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Duomo di Pisa
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Founded in 1064 and consecrated with great pomp on September 26th 1118, the Cathedral was built in two stages, one by architect Buscheto, who created the original layout with the basilican body with four aisles and one nave, a transept with one nave and two aisles, and the dome on the cross vault, and one by Rainaldo, who extended the building and the façade. The building was not finally completed until the last quarter of the XII century, when Bonannoís bronze leaves were placed on the central door, which were later destroyed by the devastating fire of 1595, after which many of the destroyed works were replaced and a vast decorative plan was started.
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  • Richard M
    Hampstead Norreys, United Kingdom937 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A gorgeous cathedral
    The exterior and interior of the cathedral were beautiful. There are lots of side chapels and intricatelyt carved statues. The star is the main pulpit which is a genius piece of carving and was stunning. A lovely place to visit and well worth it if you are visiting the leaning tower.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 22, 2023
  • Razorfish
    Little Rock, Arkansas5,287 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Leaning Tower is the bucket list item but the Cathedral is also worth seeing
    My wife and I visited Pisa during an excursion on a Viking Ocean Cruise this past November. The Leaning Tower is the bucket list item in Pisa but the Cathedral is also worth seeing. Be sure to see the ornate carvings on the bronze doors.
    Visited November 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 25, 2023
  • Tommo
    Melbourne, Australia55,981 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cathedral construction completed in 1092
    We visited Pisa Cathedral after visiting the Leaning Tower as it was raining quite hard. The cathedral is a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral. Construction started in 1063 and completion was 1092. There was a fire in 1595 where repairs like the replacing the roof occured. You really must visit this cathedral as its quite an azing building inside and out.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 9, 2024
  • Michael C
    London, United Kingdom398 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Magnificent
    Do not miss this. The inside is stunning with fabulous gold mosaic ceilings and other decorations. Understandably it can be very busy and you neerd a timed ticket. Alternatively, get a ticket (shorter queues) for one on the other sites and the duomo is included so you can just pop-in!!!
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 7, 2024
  • dese2
    Auburn, New York3,497 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must see if in town
    We were so pleased to visit this cathedral. You can find the long history and construction details online. We were impressed with both the exterior and interior. The ceiling, pulpit and having the chapel of St. Ranien were the highlights. It is beautiful. Every European city seems to have their special Catholic Church. They are all interesting as architectural masterpieces, and we appreciate the art. For us the cathedral was more impressive than Campanella.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 16, 2024
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no1missmarple
Towcester, UK838 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dare I say it but it’s nicer that the Duomo in Florence
Mar 2020 • Couples
It’s free to enter just make sure you get a ticket first from the ticket office which is behind the Pisa tower. You will get a timed entry but we just walked straight in as it wasn’t busy.
Inside is stunning and in my opinion far more beautiful detail that the Duomo in Florence. What helped was there were less people so you had a better opportunity to appreciate it more as you were not being jostled by other tourists.
There is an audio history available for 2 euros and a leaflet which explains briefly its history. Do visit it’s free so there is no excuse
Written March 5, 2020
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain22,459 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Incredible Cathedral! Famtastic!
Aug 2019 • Family
Duomo di Pisa is the Cathedral of the city, located in the well-known Piazza dei Miracoli, in this Tuscany city, in Italy. It is the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and it was built in Romanesque-style in 11th Century, but it was remodeled in 12th Century, also in some centuries after, the cathedral was restored, so it has elements and sculptures from different periods of time. Really, the building is charming and you can see wonderful views of it from the upper part of Leaning Tower and from Baptistery. Really, you should see all the views if you visit this place. Top on world!
(See also Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza dei Miracoli, Camposanto and Centro Storico)
Written May 10, 2020
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fm_opapisa
Many thanks for coming!
Written June 18, 2020
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JRMADA
United States3,332 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Spectacular Duomo
Oct 2022
This is one of the most beautiful churches we’ve seen in Italy so far. The exterior does not do justice to the interior. The altar is gorgeous and the original floor just before the steps to the altar is most beautiful. The pulpit top is made out of one solid piece of marble and the craftsmanship is exquisite. The ceiling and the dome fresco are very beautiful. We purchased the tickets online at the complex website. One can buy a combined ticket that gives access to all areas of the complex there. Make sure you check the church schedule before purchasing as it can close for whatever reason, but it won’t say when you are purchasing the ticket. This church along with the tower are the main visiting areas. The other areas, due to current construction, are not great to visit at the moment.
Written October 22, 2022
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SwissTraveller1979
Bremgarten, Switzerland188 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Incredibly unfriendly and lazy staff!
Jun 2020 • Family
It was 16:45 the guy at the entrance of the bapttistero said that we have another 10 minutes left, as the bapttisterio and the duomo close at 17:00. We rush through the bapttisterio in 2 minutes and go directly to the cattedrale. The entrance is already closed so that we try to get in from the exit. The lady working at the exit tells us that it's already closed and that we were supposed to enter at the entrance half hour ago. (???) That's how the cathedral looked it's gates at 16:52. Incredibly unfriendly and lazy staff!

Generally most staff (also at the tower of Pisa and the ticket sales office) was rather unfriendly, so don't expect anything from them.
Written October 29, 2020
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MarianoN
24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Mar 2019 • Couples
Amazing, spectacular anything that you have read and saw it is so..Loved it. From the train station you just have a not so long walk, you will cross the main river that cross the city, the walking itself is so relaxing and the little city really captures your imagination. Enjoy it.
Written February 18, 2020
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Lance H
Boerne, TX1,258 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful Building
Dec 2019
You can look at pictures but you really have to be there, then you can "feel" the magnificent presence of this building. Several times, I would just stand and stare awe-struck at the simultaneous simplicity yet profound intricacy of the architecture. It's a true experience, not just something to look at.
Written February 21, 2020
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MrMrsHappyR
Liverpool, UK1,458 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Stunning building
Sep 2022 • Couples
Incredible building with so many features and intricate statues and carvings. Even the three large doors have beautiful markings. You need to pay to go inside, but when the doors are open you can look inside for free.
Written September 11, 2022
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irina j
London, UK3,555 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Truly magnificent
Jul 2020
Cathedral is a must if you are in Pisa. Everyone knows about the Tower but it was only a Bell Tower to compliment this wonderful Cathedral! It kept in a perfect condition inside. We were lucky that organ was playing during our visit and truly enjoyed the acoustics.
Entrance is free with any other tickets to the monuments. As there are not so many tourists right now due to COVID- it’s even more spectacular
Written July 24, 2020
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adventure and retire
Pincourt, Canada116 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
I saw the Pisa Tower!!
Apr 2023 • Family
If you're in the area, you don't want to miss seeing it! While personally, checking it off my bucket list wasn't a huge "wow" moment, it's still quite impressive. We went early in the morning, so it wasn't too crowded. It was amusing to watch people trying to pose as if they were holding up the leaning tower, but it did get a little annoying after a while. The arch entrance is beautiful, but unfortunately, it's obscured by the numerous souvenir tents.
Written June 7, 2023
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default1916
Trim, Ireland574 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Stunning
Feb 2020 • Friends
I loved this place, God said “build it big” and thus it is written.
Entrance fee was €18 this includes a walk up the Leaning Tower, it’s big but not glamorous, easy on the eye and have a look at the lectern, it’s towers over the flock. Have a great day there and enjoy it.
Written February 10, 2020
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