Tower of Pisa and the Duomo (Santa Maria Assunta), Italy
The renowned Leaning Tower of Pisa (left, as if you needed to be told that….) may get all the fame, but the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) where it leans from is much more than just a home for a crooked bell tower. Formally known as Piazza del Duomo, the square is a walled area located in Tuscany, Italy, and is recognized as an important center of European medieval art and one of the finest architectural complexes in the world. The square is dominated by four great religious edifices: the Pisa Cathedral (on the right here in this photo), the Pisa Baptistry, the Campanile, and the Camposanto Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery). The square is sometimes called the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Here on the right, the Duomo is the medieval cathedral of the Archdiocese of Pisa, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta (St. Mary of the Assumption). Its construction began in 1064 by the architect Buscheto. It set the model for the distinctive Pisan Romanesque style of architecture. The mosaics of the interior, as well as the pointed arches, show a strong Byzantine influence. The Cathedral has many precious works of art and artifacts of great historical importance.
Galileo is believed to have formulated his theory about the movement of a pendulum by watching the swinging of the incense lamp hanging from the ceiling of the Duomo’s nave.
If you are fortunate enough to ever visit Pisa, make sure you reserve the time to explore the entire lovely Piazza del Duomo, and not just its famous tower of dubious foundation…
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Tower of Pisa and the Duomo (Santa Maria Assunta), Italy
The renowned Leaning Tower of Pisa (left, as if you needed to be told that….) may get all the fame, but the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles) where it leans from is much more than just a home for a crooked bell tower. Formally known as Piazza del Duomo, the square is a walled area located in Tuscany, Italy, and is recognized as an important center of European medieval art and one of the finest architectural complexes in the world. The square is dominated by four great religious edifices: the Pisa Cathedral (on the right here in this photo), the Pisa Baptistry, the Campanile, and the Camposanto Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery). The square is sometimes called the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Here on the right, the Duomo is the medieval cathedral of the Archdiocese of Pisa, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta (St. Mary of the Assumption). Its construction began in 1064 by the architect Buscheto. It set the model for the distinctive Pisan Romanesque style of architecture. The mosaics of the interior, as well as the pointed arches, show a strong Byzantine influence. The Cathedral has many precious works of art and artifacts of great historical importance.
Galileo is believed to have formulated his theory about the movement of a pendulum by watching the swinging of the incense lamp hanging from the ceiling of the Duomo’s nave.
If you are fortunate enough to ever visit Pisa, make sure you reserve the time to explore the entire lovely Piazza del Duomo, and not just its famous tower of dubious foundation…
*Press L for best viewing.
Link to ~My best photos~
*** All my photos are © All Rights Reserved. ***