The leaning tower of Pisa
Architectural oddity on the Tuscan coast of Italy
Pisa - The city of the leaning tower by: Jakob Jelling
Although it is world wide famous due to its
Leaning Tower, the city of Pisa also has many other great attractions and
amazing characteristics to offer.
Pisa is one of the most important historic Italian areas and one of the most
visited year around as well. This city allows tourists to meet buildings which
conjugate many different époques and artistic currents, such as, for example,
Romanesque and Gothic among many others.
Pisa is located towards the western area of Tuscany, and its origins date from
as long as 3.000 years ago. During that time, a settlement started being built
up at the seaside and gave origin to what today is one of the most famous cities
of the world. This way, the historical richness of Pisa is amazing due to its
great amount of years and this can be observed in the buildings which have
remained through the pass of time and which show the different époques through
which the city has passed.
Another one of Pisa's main characteristics is its university, established in the
first years of 1340 and world wide known due to its excellence. This way, Pisa
is a city which gives main importance to knowledge, science and arts, being up
to the date with modern life as well as maintaining some of the characteristics
which gave it shape through the pass of time.
The Leaning Tower is located in the northwest area of Pisa, sharing one same
area with other important buildings. At this area, known as Campo dei Miracoli,
next to the famous Leaning Tower, there are other three great and unique
buildings: the Camposanto or Holy Field; the amazing Duomo or Cathedral of Pisa
of 1000 years; and the Baptistery or Battisterio of circular shape.
There are several other buildings and interesting areas for visitors to meet in
Pisa besides the Campo dei Miracoli. Towards the south side of the city,
tourists can visit two interesting museums: the Museo delle Sinopie and the
Museo dell'Opera, offering the chance to observe original paintings and
sculptures of famous artists from many centuries ago.
About the author
Jakob Jelling is the founder of Eurotomic.com.
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