What else to see in Pisa other than the leaning tower?

You are either thinking of travelling to Pisa or just arrived and one of the main questions that you will pose is “what is there to see and do in Pisa”?   Of course the leaning tower of Pisa is bound to be on the tip of your tongue – but what else is there to do in Pisa?

This short guide of some of the highlights in Pisa is supposed to answer that question.  One of the first places we would recommend is San Zeno.   The abbey of San Zeno in Pisa is defined by a wonderful collection of architectural styles and curios. It has ancient origins and is situated in a place in older times called “to the caves”, due to large number of ancient Roman and Pisanum ruins.   The Benedictine Abbey was later passed on the Camaldolite Order at the beginning of the fifteenth century and underwent dramatic transformations.

We would also recommend that any visit to Pisa also include the Museo Dell’Opera Del Duomo. This two storey 13th century building, with an open air arcade is separated into several halls.  Some of these host collections of extremely important works originally from the Duomo and the Baptistery.  For instance one hall is dedicated to Guglielmo, a sculptor and architect who created the first Pulpit of the Duomo, which was later donated to the Cathedral of Calgary in 1312.  Of particular significance are the bronze Griffon and the Basin, of Islamic origin; a crucifix from Burgundy; and the works of Tino da Camiano.

Still in Pisa and looking for more exciting places to visit?  Well no visit to Pisa should miss the San Sisto.   This church is steeped in history as it was founded in 1070 as the “Lo die San Sisto”.  This stone church’s architecture is medieval in design and has two distinct aisles, a central nave and is resplendent with granite columns from the classic age. 

We hope that this short article gives you a few alternative ideas for visiting Pisa – but do of course visit the leaning tower too.

 

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