Pisa: Romanesque Architecture
Places and attractions in the Romanesque architecture category
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- Romanesque architecture
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- Unesco
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- Gothic architecture
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- Bridge
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- Universities and schools
- Tower
- City gate
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Ornate 14th-century tower with a tilt The Leaning Tower of Pisa, an architectural anomaly and a symbol of Italy, is a freestanding bell tower located in the city of Pisa. Famous for its unintended tilt, the tower began to lean during construction in the 12th century due to the soft ground which could not...
Pisa Cathedral
The Pisa Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, stands as a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture in the heart of Pisa, Italy. This magnificent church, consecrated in 1118, is part of a complex of monuments that includes the world-renowned...
Pisa Baptistery
Celebrated acoustics and Gothic sculptures Nestled in the heart of Pisa, Italy, the Pisa Baptistery stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural history. This ecclesiastical masterpiece, known for its remarkable acoustics and beautiful marble facade, is part of the iconic ensemble of...
Piazza dei Miracoli
Green space that's home to leaning tower The Piazza dei Miracoli, also known as the Square of Miracles, is an architectural marvel and a testament to medieval art in the heart of Pisa, Italy. This walled area is home to four of the world's most remarkable religious buildings: the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa...
San Piero a Grado
San Piero a Grado is a remarkable church nestled in the heart of the Italian city of Pisa, a stone's throw away from the famous Leaning Tower. This ancient basilica, with its origins shrouded in the mists of time, stands as a testament to the rich religious...
San Paolo a Ripa d'Arno
San Paolo a Ripa d'Arno, an ancient church located in the heart of Pisa, Italy, stands as a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture. Often overshadowed by the famous Leaning Tower, this historical edifice is a hidden gem that offers a serene glimpse into the...
Museo Nazionale di San Matteo
The Museo Nazionale di San Matteo stands as a beacon of medieval art and culture in the historic city of Pisa, Italy. Housed in a former Benedictine convent on the banks of the River Arno, this museum is a treasure trove of Italian medieval art, showcasing a remarkable...
Santo Sepolcro
Octagonal church from the early 1100s Nestled in the historic heart of Pisa, Italy, the Santo Sepolcro is a church that embodies the confluence of religious significance and architectural splendor. This octagonal edifice, often overshadowed by the fame of the city's leaning tower, is a gem awaiting...
San Sisto
Nestled within the historical city of Pisa, Italy, San Sisto is a notable church that offers visitors a glimpse into the past with its remarkable architecture and serene ambiance. Though lesser-known than the city's iconic Leaning Tower, San Sisto stands as a testament...
San Nicola
Nestled within the historic heart of Pisa, Italy, the Church of San Nicola stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This ecclesiastical edifice, lesser-known than the iconic Leaning Tower but equally steeped in history, dates back to the early...
San Zeno
Nestled within the historical fabric of Pisa, Italy, San Zeno is an ancient monastery that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling tourist pathways leading to the renowned Leaning Tower. This serene complex, dating back to the 9th century, stands as a testament...
Santa Cristina
Santa Cristina is a Neoclassical-style, Roman Catholic church in Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is located on the Lungarno Gambacorti.
Santi Jacopo e Filippo
Santi Jacopo e Filippo or Santi Iacopo e Filippo is an ancient church found in Via San Michele degli Scalzi in Pisa, Italy. Documents exist as belonging to an Augustinian abbey by 1110. The Romanesque architecture includes a half-finished facade.
San Michele degli Scalzi
San Michele degli Scalzi is a church located in Piazza San Michele degli Scalzi, in the eastern part of Pisa, Italy. It had also been known as the church of San Michele degli Scalzi in Orticaia, referring to the swampy nature of the site at the time of its founding.
Chiesa di San Frediano
San Frediano is a Romanesque-style Roman Catholic church in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. It now functions as the official church of the University of Pisa.
San Giorgio ai Tedeschi
San Giorgio ai Tedeschi is a Roman Catholic church located in the centre of Pisa, Italy. The brickchurch was built after 1316 in memory of the German soldiers who died in the Battle of Montecatini; it was called San Giorgio degli Innocenti because in 1414 it belonged to the...
Chiesa di San Michele in Borgo
San Michele in Borgo is a Roman Catholic church in Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy.
San Pietro in Vinculis
San Pietro in Vinculis is a Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church in Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy.
Sant'Andrea Forisportam
Sant'Andrea Forisportam is a church building, now deconsecrated, in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. A church on the site is documented as early as 1104, the name deriving from its location outside a gate of the walls of medieval Pisa. The church served as a parish church until 1839, under the jurisdiction of the church of San Pietro in Vinculis.
San Paolo all'Orto
San Paolo all'Orto is a Romanesque-style, former Roman Catholic church in Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy.
Sant'Antonio Abate
Sant'Antonio Abate is a Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church, located facing Piazza Sant'Antonio in Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy.