Pisa’s Campo dei Miracoli, the "Field of Miracles", is deservedly a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has to be one of the most stunning squares in the world. No matter that it is packed with tourists; its huge scale means that they – we – are all dwarfed by their surroundings and relatively easy to ignore. And what surroundings!

Everyone has of course flocked here to see that Tower, but for me the majestic Cathedral and exquisite Baptistery were the stand-out attractions. The square is located on the edge of the medieval city, not at its heart where you might expect to find its cathedral, and is right by the oldest early medieval city walls, built in 1155 and perfectly preserved.

And if “field” conjures up a patch of green, that is exactly what you will find here, the perfect backdrop for the white marble of the various buildings. By the way, if you come here first thing in the morning, you may not find the square deserted, but it will at least be quieter and you will be able to soak up some of the atmosphere, and take your photos, in relative calm.

On a practical note, the building on the south side is where you go to buy your entry tickets for the various buildings in the square. There are different combinations, depending on which, and how many, you want to visit. We paid €8 each for entry to the Cathedral, Baptistery and Camposanto. Add the Tower and you’ll pay €15, or visit the cathedral only for €5.