In the north of Italy is located Pisa, a small town with inhabitants of just about 100,000. It is famous for the leaning tower. There are other places of tourist interests as well in Pisa, a town with a rich history being the naval base during Roman period.
Pisa touched its economic and military peak during the 12th century when it became a great maritime power and trading city. Consequently, most of the historical architecture in Pisa dates back to the prestigious days of the 12th century. Below we’ve mentioned some of the sightseeing highlights of a visit to Pisa.
The Leaning tower of Pisa is indeed the most famous tourist spot in Pisa and it is so in the entire Italy. It is the slant in the tower that attracts more tourists who want themselves to be photographed well in front of the tower.
Entry is controlled inside the tower at all times for fear of safety, though it is possible to gain entrance into the tower by paying 15 Euros. It is better to book your place in advance because there is a limit for the number of people to be allowed into the Tower on a daily basis.
The baptistery in Pisa is the place where people from the medieval Pisa get baptised into the Christian religion. This was built in the 12th century though the completion took place after 200 years.
Romanesque and Gothic styles can be found in the architecture of this baptistery. A pool-like shape carved out in the middle of the building can be found inside the baptistery into which water would have been poured and people would have submerged as part of the baptism process.
The Cathedral in Pisa is an excellent example of Romanesque architecture that is so typical of the Tuscany region of Italy.
The building itself is believed to be built in the 11th century with grandiose interior supported by 68 columns. Green and white marble interiors are the attractions of the Cathedral in Pisa. Admission to this Cathedral is 2 Euros.
A comfortable visit of Pisa is possible with the help of boat journeys that cost 5 Euros and that help the tourist to visit all the tourist spots in Pisa by travelling down the River Arno.
There are several wonderful things to do in Pisa you must allocate sufficient time. For info on other Italian cities, including sightseeing tours in Bologna follow the preceding links.

