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Campo dei Miracoli - Leaning Tower, Duomo and Baptistery. The tower, undoubtedly the most famous image of Pisa, attributed to Bonanno was begun in 1173. The construction continued until the second half of the 14th century with the supervision of Giovanni di Simone and Tommaso Pisano. The Tower is situated behind the Duomo, which is considered to be the most important expression of Pisan Romanesque architecture. Its construction was begun by Buscheto in 1064 and completed by Rainaldo in the 12th century. Inside the three naves are collected works of immeasurable value: paintings by Beccafumi, by Ghirlandaio, Andrea del Sarto and Sodoma. The mosaic in the apse is by Cimabue, the pulpit, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic art, is by Giovanni Pisano, and the central altar is by Giambologna. In front of the apse hangs Galileo's lamp, which was used by the famous scientist to determine important laws of physics. In front of the Duomo rises the impressive circular Baptistery, with a grandiose dome 18 meters in diamete. Diotisalvi began the construction in 1152 but it was completed only in the 14th century.
Camposanto - The cemetery, on the north side of the Campo dei Miracoli was begun in 1278 by Giovanni Di Simone to house the remains of Pisa's famous citizens.You may admire 14th century Tuscan paintings and some frescoes, now hosted in the Salone degli Affreschi.
The square of Piazza dei Cavalieri is the heart of Pisa, lined with the 16th century Palazzo dei Cavalieri, home to the Scuola Normale Superiore; the church of S.Stefano dei Cavalieri designed by Vasari and the Palazzo dell'Orologio. Visit the Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Reale which houses costumes and Pisan collections from the 16th century up to the present day; works by Guido reni, Rosso Fiorentino, Galileo Chini.The Museo Nazionale di San Matteo, a former convent, hosts masterpieces by Simone Martini, Andrea Pisano, Gentile da Fabriano and Donatello.Santa Maria della Spina is a Gothic church which houses a thorn from Christ's crown. Also interesting: the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Museo delle Sinopie and Sant'Antonio Abate.
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