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1. The Tower

The Leaning Tower of Pisa or simply Torre di Pisa is the campanile of the Cathedral. It is situated behind the Cathedral and is the third oldest structure in Pisa's Cathedral Square (Piazza del... more
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2. The Duomo/Cathedral

The Cathedral in Cathedral Square is amazing. Just to look at the intricate carvings on the outside of the building will take time to absorb the beauty. Inside, the Cathedral is beautiful and deserves... more
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3. The Baptistery

The Baptistry of St. John is a religious building in the Square of Miracles. It started construction in 1152, in replacement of an older baptistry, and completed in 1363. It is the second building,... more
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4. Campo dei Miracoli

The Piazza del Duomo ("Cathedral Square") is a wide, walled area at the heart of the city of Pisa, recognized as one of the main centers for medieval art in the world. Partly paved and partly... more
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5. The Cemetery

In my picture: Francesco Traini's fresco with the name "Trionfo della Morte", dated around 1350. Inside the Museo del Camposanto Vecchio you will see a lot of other great frescos as well,... more
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6. Cavalieri square

This was the secular heart of Pisa as contrasted by the Spiritual center at Piazza de Miracoli. The Knights Square is named after the crusading order of Knights of St. Stephen who once had there... more
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7. Santa Maria della Spina church

When I was at the VT meeting in Cascais earlier this year I had breakfast one day with member white_smallstar who told me that when I visited Pisa I must be sure to see the church of Santa Maria... more
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8. Arno river

The same river that flows through Florence also flows through the city of Pisa. Other than the Leaning Tower I found admiring the picturesque view of the river winding through the city to be the... more
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9. Museums

This small church next to the museum complex is a hidden delight we discovered by accident wandering to the Tower from the Railway station. Inside are hidden delights or artwork including a truly... more
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10. Not just Campo dei Miracoli

Yes, there is a whole other aspect to Pisa beyond the miracles of Piazza del Duomo. Unfortunately, along with countless other tourists, I never ventured in to explore the rest of city. For me, Pisa... more
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11. Excursions

This is a beautiful square on the Lungarno. There is one of the oldest churches in Pisa in the middle of a beautiful garden, with tall trees, right by the river Arno. It is a fantastic place, which... more
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12. Red Haring

What many tourists probably miss when going to Pisa is Keith Haring's mural Tuttomondo ("All the world") on the rear wall of the Church of Sant'Antonio convent.... more
13. Pisa's botanical garden

Pisa's botanical garden, or "Orto botanico di Pisa", was created in 1544 under Cosimo I de Medici, making it the oldest university botanical garden in Europe.... more
14. A nice public park in Pisa

If you're not that much into botanical gardens and would rather go for a walk around a public park, I'd recommend the Parco della Fortezza Sangallo. This park... more
15. The historic churches of Pisa

Most visitors will be happy to visit the Cathedral of Pisa and then move on. Others, however, might find it interesting to know that there are over 20 historic... more
16. Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo is located in an old seminary that stands right behind the cathedral, at the edge of Piazza dei Miracoli. The museum was opened... more
17. Piazza Garibaldi

Another square that deserves some of your attention is the Piazza Garibaldi. It lies in the exact centre of the city, and in fact the bridge opposite the square... more
18. A wander around town

We had intended to walk by the river to see the Fortezza San Gallo and then the tower but, walking in torrential rain is little fun. Just a few photos before we... more
19. Piazza Miracoli

Every time I have been here, the vendors are MORE aggressive and rude and pushy. It is sickening to have such a world wonder and then allow the ones trying to... more
20. Entry GAte

The main gate to the Piazza Meracoli is old and red brick. The unfortunate problem is people and pushy vendors hang around the inside and outside to try and... more
21. Spectacular Luminaria

On the 16th of June the "Luminaria di San Ranieri" is celebrated and is commemorated with the lighting of literally thousands, if not tens of thousands, of... more
22. Walk the Corsa

If you're visiting the Field of Miracles coming from the train station then you'll pretty much trip through the Corsa d'Italia. This is Pisa's main thoroughfare... more
23. Walking around

As with all foreign travel it pays to keep looking around for interesting things to see and do. Those VTers with partners walking along the riverbank of the... more
24. Campo dei Miracoli

It is also known as Piazza dei Miracoli or Piazza del Duomo (Miracle Square), and it is the site where you will find the most famous sights of Pisa.-... more
25. Underground tunnels nr Povlja

I guess these were built during the 2nd world war, bu they came into potential use again during the more recent unpleasantries in the country - basically a maze... more
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