Pisa Cathedral
duomo di Pisa · 피사
church in Pisa, Italy
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:05
Welcome to the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, the breathtaking centerpiece of the Piazza dei Miracoli, or Field of Miracles. This name, coined by the poet Gabriele d'Annunzio, perfectly captures the celestial beauty of the…
Listen in the app2The Grand Facade and the Four Tiers of Arcades1:53
The western facade of Pisa Cathedral is one of the most recognizable in the world. Designed by the architect Rainaldo, it features four superimposed rows of open galleries, or loggia, with delicate columns and Moorish-inspired…
Listen in the app3The Bronze Gates and Biblical Narrative1:42
The three grand entrances on the western facade are closed by massive bronze gates. While the original doors were destroyed in a devastating fire in 1595, the current Renaissance-style gates were created by the workshop of…
Listen in the app4The Nave: A Forest of Ancient Columns1:46
Upon entering the cathedral, the first impression is one of immense space and rhythmic repetition. The interior is divided into five aisles by two double rows of monolithic granite columns. …
Listen in the app5The Masterpiece Pulpit by Giovanni Pisano1:36
As you move toward the front of the cathedral, you will encounter what is widely regarded as the masterpiece of medieval sculpture: the pulpit by Giovanni Pisano, created between 1302 and 1310. This complex, octagonal structure…
Listen in the app6The Apse and the Mosaic of Christ in Majesty1:32
At the far end of the cathedral is the semicircular apse, home to a massive and stunning mosaic depicting 'Christ in Majesty.' Completed in the early 14th century, the mosaic features Christ enthroned, flanked by the Blessed…
Listen in the app7Historical Curiosities: Galileo and the Tilting Floor1:30
Pisa Cathedral is not just a place of art, but also of science and legend. It is said that Galileo Galilei, a native of Pisa and a student at its university, formulated his theory on the movement of the pendulum while watching a…
Listen in the app8Pisa Cathedral2:08
As you step back out into the sunlight of the Piazza dei Miracoli, take one last look at the silhouette of the cathedral. This building is more than just a church; it is the immortal symbol of the splendor and power of the…
Listen in the app9Closing2:08
As you step back out into the sunlight of the Piazza dei Miracoli, take one last look at the silhouette of the cathedral. This building is more than just a church; it is the immortal symbol of the splendor and power of the…
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What is Pisa Cathedral?
Pisa Cathedral is a place in 피사 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 피사 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 16 min 20 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.7233, 10.3955 |
| Last updated |
