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To the west of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Duomo there is a Baptistery which is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Construction began in 1152 but was not completed until 1363. Largely Romanesque and Gothic in style it does, however, display Byzantine and Islamic influences as well. Small and perfectly formed and built to allow for exceptional acoustics, it is a symmetrical architectural gem, only a stone's throw from the more famous Leaning Tower. Why not find a villa with pool in the Pisa area and visit the tower and the baptistery, it's lesser-known but equally fascinating and incredibly beautiful cousin?

Art and Italy are somewhat synonymous. Those two words so close to each other bring to mind works from the distant past; Ancient sites, Medieval frescoes, Renaissance sculpture, Baroque church interiors. Yet the story of art in Italy did not end with the burgeoning of the Modern era. In fact, clues to her enduring connection to art are sometimes out in the open. It is, of course, Keith Haring's “Tuttomondo” mural that I have in mind. Located in the Tuscan town of Pisa near the station in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, it is overshadowed by the looming, leaning legend of the Tower and less well-known but worth visiting. In fact, why not find a luxury villa in Pisa and see Haring's last public work for yourself?

A trip to Pisa is most likely spent seeing the cultural elements of the city, visiting the Leaning Tower and learning a thing or two. You may even be spending a holiday there with family. However, there's no reason not to enjoy the nightlife that the city has to offer as well while you're there! Tuscany, as a region, is well-known for its food and dining experiences but Pisa has a growing nightlife culture thanks, in part, to the university and its students. Fear not though, the bars on this list are perfect for people of all ages and just the thing for adding a nightcap to a perfect day of exploring the city. Why not find a luxury villa in Pisa and see what it has to offer for yourself?

When one thinks of Pisa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the very first attraction that springs to mind but the city has much much more to offer visitors. The Botanical Gardens, the Orto Botanico di Pisa, is one of the city's less well-known sights to tourists but is very much worth a visit.

With an enormous collection and as an oasis of calm at the centre of the city, it's somewhere to get lost in your thoughts and the surrounding beauty for hours on end.

Find a luxury villa in Pisa and spend a day or an afternoon amongst the plants and quiet.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the world's most iconic structures and probably the most famous tower in existence. As it is one of the most visited attractions, this article aims to make your experience of it as smooth and as enjoyable as possible. To make your visit even more special, why not find a luxury villa nearby and make it a once-in-a-lifetime trip!

Begun in 1173, the Leaning Tower of Pisa took over 800 years to be completed. Originally, it was intended to act as the bell-tower of the cathedral located close by in the Piazza dei Miracoli, or Piazza del Duomo. However, the ambitious project for such an ornate structure soon presented problems.