Pisa - the city in the province of Tuscany, not far from the Ligurian Sea, whose personification is the famous falling tower, which goes here tourists from all over the world.
The tower located on the square of miracles and is essentially a cathedral bell tower, together with the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Baptistery and Campo-Santo Cemeter, is included in the Unified Architectural Ensemble, which has the status of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tilt of the tower, gradually increasing, was caused, most likely with incorrect calculations. Currently, work is periodically designed to suspend the fall of this symbol of the city.
You can get to the tower every day from mid-June to mid-September from eight in the morning to 11 pm, in the spring-autumn period from nine in the morning to seven in the evening (in April until 20-30), in the winter season from half the tenth of the morning to five in the evening. The cost of lifting the bell tower is 15 euros.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (or the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) was originally laid in 1063, in the glory of Victory over Palermo, in order to exalt the Pisa Republic and to surpass the Venice Cathedral of St. Mark, the construction of which was carried out at the same time. The facade of the cathedral was repeatedly reconstructed, but the department and mosaic in the original cathedral.
The cathedral can be visited in the summer - from eight in the morning to 7.40 pm, in the spring-autumn from nine in the morning to five in the evening, and in winter, from ten in the morning to 16.45 with a break in from 12.45 to 15.00. The cost of visiting is 2 euros.
Baptistery premises (church building used for baptism) goes back to the architectural traditions of the romance and gothic period, decorated with arches and columns. On columns and frescoes of images with plots from the life of Jesus Christ, as well as with the Old Testament theme. The building also has a small tilt due to the soft soil, like everyone else on the square of miracles.
Baptistery works all year round with two days off - January 1 and December 25, in winter - from nine in the morning to 16.40, in summer - eight to seven in the evening, in spring and autumn - from nine to 17.40. The cost of entering 5 euros.
Campo-Sampo cemetery is reconstructed, since it was destroyed by American bombs during the Second World War. Many frescoes have not been restored, the reconstruction is carried out and today. The earth is considered sacred in this place, since the cemetery is built around the vessel with the Holy Earth delivered from Calvary, after one of the crusades. The work time of the cemetery coincides with the work time of the Baptistery, the entrance charge is also 5 euros.
In addition to the Square of Miracles, in Pisa there are many and other attractions. At all, the Piazza Dei Cavalieri is Piazza, or the Knight Square, built on the site of the ancient forum - the medieval center of the city. Square framed the Church of Santo Stefano Dei Cavalieri and the Church of San Sikstus, as well as the palace della Karovana and the Palace of Orolojio. Nowadays, the highest school is located in Palazzo, and in Palazzo Orolojio, or the library is located in the clock. Also, the palace is known for its towers - the tower of justice and the Tower of Gulandi, who mentioned Dante Aligiery in his "Divine Comedy".
Also, the Pisa, through which the Arno River proceeds, is known by the beauty of its embankments. Here are the royal palace, the Church of Santa Maria della Spina, Church of St. Matthew, as well as numerous restaurants. The National Museum is now located in the Royal Palace, where vintage sculptures, paintings, furniture and weapons are stored. The National Museum is open all days except Sunday, from 9.30 to 14.30, on Saturdays an hour less, the cost of a ticket is 6.5 euros.
The historic center of the city is located quite compactly, a slow walk from the train station to the Pisa Tower will take no more than forty minutes. It is also possible to take advantage of urban transport (bus number 3) or boat.
