Places
Hike·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Certosa di Calci — Monte Pisano East
Tuscany
The Certosa di Calci (founded 1366) is the largest Carthusian monastery in Italy — a complex of 11 courts and 300 rooms in a valley of ancient olive trees east of Pisa. The monastery museum has whale skeletons. The olive grove above the monastery is ancient. The walk up the Monte Pisano slope behind gives views over the Arno plain. Dogs welcome on the outdoor approach and olive groves.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Largest Carthusian monastery in Italy — 300 rooms, 11 courts
- Ancient olive grove around the monastery
- Whale skeleton museum inside the complex
With your dog
Forest and monastery walk; dogs welcome.
