Pisa.

Pisa - a relatively small ancient town in Italy, situated at the confluence of two rivers - the Arno and Serko , 250 km from Genoa.

This is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in Italy. Every year millions of tourists come here to see a truly amazing sight - the leaning tower .

It is from 1986together with the area , cathedral and baptistery ( baptismal ) is recognized as a world heritage site .

In the Middle Ages, Pisa was a maritime republics of Italy , and powerful rival Genoa in the struggle for trade routes in the Mediterranean.So far, archaeologists have found the most interesting exhibits that prove the glory of Pisa as a mighty seaport era of Imperial Rome.

This is the golden age of maritime republic is characterized by the building of the cathedral in the Piazza dei complex Miracoli - Square of Miracles .

But the main character , who made this city famous throughout the world , is the Leaning Tower of Pisa (Torre Pendente), built in 1173 Its height is 56 meters. Last restoration and strengthening of the tower was completed in June 2001. Today, its deviation from the vertical axis is already nearly 5 meters.For a long time all over the world discussed the many projects for the conservation of this masterpiece. Readers of such well-known popular science magazines of the USSR era , as Science and Technology and the life of young people actively participated in the discussion of these projects.

But in spite of an active international discussion of this problems , a better way than to strengthen the foundation has not yet been found.

But apart from this facility is known for Pisa and other historical monuments.

The main cathedral (Duomo) is an example of the cathedral , the so-called Romanesque style in architecture.White marble cathedral XI century - the first Italian church built on the cross-shaped plan - impressed by their impressive size . Cathedral , construction of which began at the turn of the millennia in 1063 , is decorated with four rows of elegant arcades.Inside the cathedral you can admire the great works of Giovanni Pisano , including the chair of his work. Inside the Duomo you can see the famous bronze lamp of Galileo.

Baptistery ( baptismal ) is one of the greatest works of art Italian Gothic Sculpture .Cylindrical white marble Baptistery was built in 1152-1260 years . and is decorated with works by Giovanni Pisano. On the walls are preserved medieval frescos ; .

one of them talks about the plague devastated the city in 1348. Stand out masterpieces such as Benozzo Gozzoli Old Testament and the Triumph of Death XIV century.an unknown artist , who is said to have inspired the composer Franz Liszt in the creation of works of Danse Macabre for piano and orchestra.

In addition Pisa is known for that here is one of the oldest and most famous universities in Italy.In Pisa , archaeologists continue to find interesting artifacts that prove the glory of Pisa as a mighty seaport era of Imperial Rome.

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