Pisa: Visit the City like a Local Introduction Pisa's iconic building is, of course, its Torre Pendente, or Leaning Tower, which continues to defy gravity and stands - but not straight - in the aptly named Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles). This beautiful square, dotted with white buildings and surrounded by green lawns, is the city's focal point and also contains a trio of symbolic sights: the Duomo (cathedral) stands for life; the Battistero (baptistery) represents its beginning; and the Camposanto (cemetery) its end. The majority of visitors to Pisa stay only for the day and tend to remain in and around the Campo dei Miracoli. This is a wasted opportunity as the city has a great deal more to offer. Pisa's rich culture is fed by its Etruscan and Roman past, which is evident in the many beautiful buildings especially the churches, which are packed with the most glorious art. Indeed, a characteristic of Pisa is the elegance with which the past and the present come together: the medieval streets, the tower houses. the exuberant student population, the magnificent architecture, which dates back to the Romanesque period, the waterfront along the river Arno and the large immigrant community - all these and more combine to produce Pisa, a busy cosmopolitan city with a stunningly picturesque landscape. This is an inspired and inspirational destination. As a renowned centre of learning that's famous for its universities and research laboratories, Pisa stands put even in the intellectually eminent context of Italian cities. RELATED LINKS: • 3 Itineraries to Discover Pisa and Its Beauty If you venture out through Pisa's many doorways along the city walls, you'll find nature reserves, interesting ancient ruins, delectably pretty villages and more. While the city is undoubtedly an ideal portal to the delights of Tuscany, one
Pisa: Visit the City like a Local Introduction Pisa’s iconic building is, of course, its Torre Pendente, or Leaning Tower, which continues to defy gravity and stands – but not straight – in the aptly named Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles). This beautiful square, dotted with white buildings and surrounded by green lawns, is
