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Pisa - The City Of The Leaning Tower  by: Jakob Jelling Although it is world wide famous due to its Leaning Tower, the city of Pisa also has many other great attractions and amazing characteristics to offer. Pisa is one of the most important historic Italian areas and one of the most visited year around as well. This city allows tourists to meet buildings which conjugate many different époques and artistic currents, such as, for example, Romanesque and Gothic among many others. Pisa is located towards the western area of Tuscany, and its origins date from as long as 3.000 years ago. During that time, a settlement started being built up at the seaside and gave origin to what today is one of the most famous cities of the world. This way, the historical richness of Pisa is amazing due to its great amount of years and this can be observed in the buildings which have remained through the pass of time and which show the different époques through which the city has passed. Another one of Pisa's main characteristics is its university, established in the first years of 1340 and world wide known due to its excellence. This way, Pisa is a city which gives main importance to knowledge, science and arts, being up to the date with modern life as well as maintaining some of the characteristics which gave it shape through the pass of time. The Leaning Tower is located in the northwest area of Pisa, sharing one same area with other important buildings. At this area, known as Campo dei Miracoli, next to the famous Leaning Tower, there are other three great and unique buildings: the Camposanto or Holy Field; the amazing Duomo or Cathedral of Pisa of 1000 years; and the Baptistery or Battisterio of circular shape. There are several other buildings and interesting areas for visitors to meet in Pisa besides the Campo dei Miracoli. Towards the south side of the city, tourists can visit two interesting museums: the Museo delle Sinopie and the Museo dell'Opera, offering the chance to observe original paintings and sculptures of famous artists from many centuries ago. About The Author Jakob Jelling is the founder of Eurotomic.com. If you're planning a trip to Italy please go here: http://www.eurotomic.com/italy.php. This article was posted on September 07, 2005   Read More Articles from the "Travel and Leisure" Category: Visit Big Bear California by David G. Hallstrom, Sr. Understanding the Steps of International Moving by John Jo A NC Lake House: Pass Your Retirement Years In One by Robert Bencivenga Turn Your International Travels Into Lasting Memories by Charles Brown Excellent Vacation Adventures at Affordable Airfare Rates! by David Arnold Livingston Who Visits Saint Sophia in Istanbul? by Murat Aydogdu Visiting Toronto by Felix Gillett The Salmon in Northwest Native Indian Artwork and Culture by Clint Leung Saving Money On Travel These Holidays by James Brown What to expect upon arriving in Jamaica and at your Sandals Resort by John Gall << Back to "Travel And Leisure" Index

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