What to see Pisa: Tourist attractions, monuments and places to visit

Churches and places of worship

Baptistry In the twelfth century was built as the second building in the field, according to the plans by Diotisalvi. It has a circular plan. The baptismal font is situated in the exact center, over three steps, and it is the work of Guido di Como by XIII cent
Cathedral It is a very impressive church of the eleventh century. The interior consists of five naves. It was made in clear multi-colored marble by Busketos and Rainaldus.
Church of Santa Maria della Spina In the small Gothic church, situated on the banks of the Arno, was once kept a thorn from the crown to the crucifixion of Christ. The church of the sixth century has been restored many times.

Streets and Squares

Piazza dei Cavalieri The square houses the Scuola Normale di Pisa. The Carovana palace has been built according to plans by Giorgio Vasari. In the square one can find the church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri, an equestrian statue of Cosimo I, and the Clock Tower
Piazza dei Miracoli The square is located on the north-west side of the city. Here there are four monuments that are an allegory of life: the Baptistery - Birth: the Cathedral - Christianity, the Leaning Tower - the life and the cemetery - death.

Walls, towers and gates

Ancient Walls The wall is still visible in some of its parts. The main area of the city, around the Piazza del Duomo is connected to it. The Door of Parlascio is the most beautiful of the city walls
The Leaning Tower Presumably, the tower was designed by Bonanus, and in the XII century construction has begun. Already at the times, the construction works were interrupted several times because of the slope.