If you visit Pisa, you will surely be amazed by the famous Leaning Tower, but don’t miss the opportunity to explore the interior of the Pisa Cathedral, the magnificent church that stands next to it.
The Pisa Cathedral, or Duomo di Pisa, is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, built between the 11th and 12th centuries. It has a striking white marble facade with black details, decorated with statues, mosaics, and loggias. The interior is equally impressive, with a spacious nave, an apse, and a transept, supported by 68 monolithic columns brought from Sardinia.
The cathedral is filled with art and history, from the Byzantine-style mosaics on the walls and the ceiling, to the bronze doors by Florentine artists, to the marble pulpit by Giovanni Pisano, one of the finest examples of Gothic sculpture. You can also admire paintings, frescoes, tombs, and relics of saints and popes.
One of the most remarkable features of the cathedral is the golden ceiling, which was restored after a fire in 1595. It is composed of 24 panels, each depicting a scene from the Old and New Testament. The ceiling also has a large chandelier, known as the Lamp of Galileo, because legend has it that the scientist observed its oscillations and formulated his theory of the pendulum.
The Pisa Cathedral is a treasure trove of beauty and culture, and a testimony of the power and prestige of the medieval Pisan Republic.
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