All about the sandwich.
Before I get into the “what not to miss about Pisa” I want to tell you that you must, and yes I mean MUST visit the fruit and food market (Mercato Delle Vattovaglie). The market is open from Monday to Friday in Piazza delle Vettovaglie.
Its where most of the locals do their shopping but the reason I want you to visit is that, in the market, there’s a man who sells porchetta sandwiches and I will be honest with you this is the best sandwich you’ll get anywhere in Italy. Porchetta is pork stuffed with the most delicious herbs including fennel pollen or otherwise known as the spice of angels. The pork is roasted then carved and stuffed into a tasty bun. Its delicious. Go to the market, buy a sandwich and I promise you, you’ll thank me later.