Located in the western section of Tuscany, the city is known throughout the world for its famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. It traces its roots from the mid 11th century as the seaside settlement grows into a charming city which attracts a number of tourists all year round. Aside from its Leaning Tower, the city holds more than 20 historic churches, palaces and bridges across the Arno River. It is also the home of the Piazza dei Miracoli and the century old University of Pisa.
Square of Miracles
The Square of Miracles is also known as Piazza del Duomo (or Cathedral Square) and Piazza dei Miracoli (or Square of Miracles). It is located in a walled area right at the center of Pisa and teeming with medieval art. The whole Piazza is a World Heritage Site since 1987 and it is the home of four religious sites. This includes the medieval cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, also known as the Primatial, the Baptistry, the campanile, more famously known as the Leaning Tower and the walled gothic cemetery known as Campo Santo Monumentale. On the southern boundary of the piazza, visitors can find the brick walled gothic styled Spedale Nuovo di Santo Spirito (or the New Hospital of the Holy Spirit). The hospital used to help poor and sick people as well as abandoned children.
