Archive for 'Pisa'

  

Friday, August 29, 2014
Piazza dei Cavalieri
Spend a few days at a glorious vacation rental in Pisa and discover all that this wonderful city has to offer! See all of its wonderful attractions including lavish palaces, decorative churches, busy squares and of course the UNESCO awarded Piazza dei Miracoli!

Pisa city is situated at the meeting of the River Arno and the River Serchio which both pour into a lagoon before flowing out to sea. An ancient Etruscan city once stood here dating back to the 5th century.

Due to its perfect sea trading position, Pisa grew massively in size and wealth during the expansion of the Roman Empire.

Its advanced water transport system, both inland via the two rivers or out to sea helped Pisa remain as a powerful city when other once great cities were falling into financial decline.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Pisa

  

Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Monumental cemetery of Pisa
In 1278 construction began on what was to become the majestic monumental cemetery in Pisa beside Piazza dei Miracoli. Designed by Giovanni di Simone, this fascinating space is home to a large collection of Roman tombs and beautiful 15th century frescoes.

These mesmerising images, many depicting themes of life and death were painted by Taddeo Gaddi, Benozzo Gozzoli and Andrea Bonaiuti to name but a few.

Despite that many of them were exposed to a lot of damage during World War II, they have been carefully restored and are up on display for the public to enjoy once more.     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Localities, Museums & Galleries, Pisa, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Exterior of Pisa cathedral
The Duomo of Pisa stands proudly in Piazza dei Miracoli, a magnificent architectural masterpiece! Founded in 1064, this huge building of intricately carved stone and marble didn’t reach completion until near the end of the 12th century. A devastating fire in 1595 destroyed a large section of it but the faithful people of Pisa quickly sought to redesign their beloved cathedral to return to its former glory.

Stay in a lovely luxury holiday villa around Pisa where you can travel into the city and see all the attractions it has to offer.     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, Localities, Must See Attractions, Pisa, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Pisa Baptistery
The Splendid Baptistery of St. John in Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli is nothing short of a masterpiece! It was built as a lavish adornment of the adjacent cathedral and is just as magnificent in appearance. It is the largest Baptistery in Italy at a massive 107.25 metres in circumference!

Stay in a stunning villa rental in Pisa where you can easily travel into the city and see all the cultural delights it has to offer.

This Baptistery is a perfect example of the transition from classic Romanesque architecture to a more striking Gothic style with the lower section of it displaying a softer more rounded appearance in contrast to the pointed arches as you look up towards the domed roof.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Must See Attractions, Pisa, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites

  

Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Pisa leaning tower
You’re sure to have heard of this unusual leaning structure in the Tuscan city of Pisa! The leaning tower of Pisa began construction in 1173 and actually didn’t reach completion for over 800 years!

Stay in a fabulous vacation rental in Pisa where you can easily visit the Piazza dei Miracoli where the Leaning Tower stands among many other architectural masterpieces!

It was to be an architectural masterpiece with lavish carvings, columns and ornately designed floors and ceilings. Its original purpose was to be the bell tower of the adjacent cathedral in Piazza dei Miracoli.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Must See Attractions, Pisa, Tourist Attractions, Unesco World Heritage Sites