Duomo di Pisa

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8 / 10

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“Pisa’s enormous cathedral was begun in the 11th century, and is one of the finest examples of Pisan Romanesque architecture.”

– Afar Magazine

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"The cathedral, which served as a blueprint for subsequent Romanesque churches in Tuscany, was paid for with spoils from a 1063 naval battle that the Pisans fought against an Arab fleet off Palermo. " Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"Built in the homegrown style known as Pisan Gothic, the Duomo, Baptistery and Camposanto (cemetery) make light with marble, deriving delicacy and grace from solidity and weight." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Despite its huge bulk and solid appearance, the cathedral has a light feeling thanks to the subtle decoration of arcading, galleries and windows which make it such an elegant building." Full review