Pisa

One of the most well-known symbols of Italy, the Torre Pendente, is one of the city's most well-known landmarks, yet it only makes up a small portion of Pisa's impressive collection of sites that together make up the city's UNESCO World Heritage site. In the Campo dei Miracoli, near the tower, are the Campo Santo, the Baptistery, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Field of Miracles). The tower, which served as the cathedral's distinct bell tower, was built in 1173 and started to tilt almost immediately. The cathedral was built a century earlier to commemorate Pisa's naval triumph against the Saracens; it has since been expanded and decorated, and it now serves as the quintessential illustration of Pisan architecture.

Its most notable piece of art is the pulpit, which was carved out of marble by Giovanni Pisano. However, you should also look at the Cimabue mosaic in the apse and the bronze doors of the Porta di San Ranieri, which feature scenes from the lives of the Virgin and Christ. Another carved marble pulpit from the 13th century, a masterwork of Romanesque sculpture, may be seen in the nearby baptistery. The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo houses priceless silver artworks, embroidery, tombs, sculptures, and paintings. It also offers the greatest up-close perspective of the Leaning Tower. A Pisa Half-Day Trip from Florence Including Skip-the-Line Leaning Tower of Pisa Ticket allows you to go to Pisa from Florence without having to stand in line to climb the tower. The excursion includes air-conditioned coach transportation through the Tuscan countryside to Pisa under the direction of a knowledgeable guide.

• Ticket price: N/A
• Tripadvisor Rating: 4.5/5
• Opening Hours: 9:00 A.M - 8:00 P.M
  
• Distance from Florence: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Website: https://www.aboutpisa.info/