2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06
When planning a trip, many tourists want to get the maximum amount of pleasure, impressions and information about the place where they are going to go. Recently, a very popular state in Europe, which millions of people around the world dream of visiting, is Italy (Pisa is one of the main reasons that encourage such a desire). The great country has long been known for its architectural monuments, interesting history and unique culture. One of the most striking sights of Italy, of course, is the city-museum of Pisa. It is located near the sea, next to the Arno River. In the old days, the city was famous for its power and was one of the best (because with the help of trade it supplied the country well with money and rare materials).
Surely every history buff knows that the city of Pisa in Italy in ancient times maintained cultural and commercial relations with different countries. But after some time, the sea power fell into decline, this was facilitated by the aggravated war between Meloria and Genoa. Today, Pisa is famous for its cultural we alth, high level of education and development of science,art. The city has various squares, cathedrals, bell towers, as well as the Baptistery, a round building decorated in the Romanesque style.
Italy is known for its many sights, Pisa is a city where some of the brightest are located. Most of the tourists who come to relax in this magnificent place are struck by the originality of the square on which the famous works of art and architectural structures are located. It's called "Field of Wonders". It has a bell tower, a cathedral, a cemetery and a Baptistery. Italy (Pisa in particular) is known to many thanks to the “leaning tower”, which was created in 1173. Its height is 56 meters, although it was planned to build a building up to seventy meters. The creator of the unusual structure was Bonanno Pisano. His idea was that inside the building he wanted to conduct research on the force of gravity. Later his work was continued by Tommaso Pisano. Today the building consists of six tiers of loggias with columns that encircle the building. The Pisan style is very interesting and unique; tourists will not be able to see anything like it anywhere else.
Also, Italy (Pisa in particular) is known for its cathedral, the construction of which began as early as 1064. Several styles were combined in a unique building, namely: Romanesque, Byzantine, early Christian, Norman and a little Arabic. Pisa Cathedral was dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The construction was completed inseventeenth century thanks to the famous architect Rainaldo. Today, people from all over the world come to see the cathedral. It has been repeatedly restored and looks great. Various works of art are collected inside the building, which is why it is often called a museum. Every tourist can see the city of Pisa on the map of Italy, plan their route in such a way as not to miss this wonderful place.
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