Pisa Cathedral

The cathedral displays alternating black and white marble stripes on its facade, with granite columns from Elba Island defining its interior structure.

Construction began in 1063 after a naval victory over Saracens, marking the start of a project that would become Europe's largest cathedral for a century.

The building combines Romanesque architecture with Eastern influences, featuring Byzantine elements and Lombard decorations that define the Pisan Romanesque style.

Visitors can access the cathedral through a timed reservation system, with multiple daily masses held in Italian throughout the week.

The elliptical dome, added in 1380, stands as the first of its kind in Europe and contains a mosaic by Cimabue dating from 1302.

Location: Pisa

Inception: 1063

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Website: http://www.opapisa.it/en/square-of-miracles/cathedral

Made from material: stone

Part of: Piazza del Duomo, Pisa

Address: Piazza Duomo 56100

Phone: +390503872210

Email: info@opapisa.it

Website: http://opapisa.it/en/square-of-miracles/cathedral

GPS coordinates: 43.72329,10.39550

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44