Pisa is a place of wonders
by Bigs
Sure you will visit the leaning tower and the Piazza dei Miracoli. It´s a special place on earth and it´s really beautiful. Ok, there are many tourists there but you are one too :) I recommend to have a look at the other sights on this "place of wonder". The Battistero is great, cause you can go upstairs and have some nice views over the green piazza. You shouldn´t miss the Camposanto too, cause this cemetary might be the most beautiful in the world......too me it is! The leaning tower is more slanting than you expect........
Duomo
by KiNyA
Duomo with the Leaning Tower is just one ef the parts of Campo dei Miracoli. Besides Duomo there are also the Baptistry and the Cemetery.
Inside you can see marvelous frescoes and one of my favourite, cathedral pulpit.
The Impressive Leaning Tower
by keeweechic
The unique belltower of the Duomo. Its construction began in 1173 but had to be interrupted because the ground was giving way, which then lead to its exceptional tilt. In the 14th century, Giovanni de Simone finished the work with the addition of the Bell Room. In the past it was widely thought that the inclination of the Tower was part of the project ever since its beginning, but now we know that it is not so.
Of course originally, the Tower was designed to be 'vertical' and very impressive. It stands around 56 metres high and is leaning in relation to the vertical by 4 metres. This was one of those moments when you stand beneath this amazing leaning structure trying to comprehend the fact that you are actually there and not seeing it in some book.
'Campo dei miracoli, Pisa
Camera and good shoes
by micajo
Do not carry heavy bags since walking is the main thing to do Most of all a pair of comfortable shoes is a must since you walk, walk and walk. I went in January and all I wore is a polo neck and jeans due to the fact that the weather was really nice but in case just a carry a jacket with you. Also just for the sake bring an umbrella so if it rains you won't stay stranded ..... singing in the rain :) Cameras and spare batteries are a must cos you'll love taking pics of all things you pass infront.... there is lots to see so don't get disappointed if you ran out camera
The Massaciuccoli lake
by alemir82
The Massaciuccoli lake -basin and the Macchia Lucchese are a part of the Parco Naturale di Migliarino-San Rossore-Massaciuccoli, which, thanks to the various ecosystems of which it is composed of, presents a varied and highly interesting flora as well as a numerous fauna. The Lago di Massaciuccoli, with the marshy area that surrounds it, through its drainage canals, constitutes a humid coastal area whose waters are rich with fish and rare vegetable species, while amid the bog grass (Cladium mariscus) and the thin cane (Phragmites australis) passing and migratory birds build nests.If you are an opera lover, then you'll want to schedule a pit stop at Torre del Lago to attend one of the many performances of Madam Butterfly, Turandot, Boheme, Tosca and other plays written by Puccini.
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The old botany institute
Moorish arches
The Baptistry
Pisa Baptistery - pulpit
