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Pisa is a small town with a population of less than 100,000 situated in the north of Italy. Pisa is known chiefly for its leaning tower; however, there are some other tourist attractions in Pisa worthy of a visit. Pisa has a long history and served as a strategic naval base during Roman times.

Pisa rose to occupy the apex in military and economic fronts during the 12th century when it was considered as a chief maritime force and trading city as a result of which the major part of its architecture could be dated back to the 12th century. We have described a few of the tourist spots in Pisa below.

The Leaning tower of Pisa is without doubt the most well known sightseeing attraction in Pisa and probably one of the most known in Italy. Paradoxically, had the tower not been deficient it is doubtful that it would be so famous. Nevertheless the slant in this tower attracts tourists from far and wide who come to be photographed in front of the tower.

There is a limitation apropos the admission into Pisa due to safety reasons, however visitors are allowed to get into the tower from morning till the daily limit is reached. It costs 15 Euros towards the admission fee that may be paid in advance for certainty.

The baptistery in Pisa is where the majority of citizens in medieval Pisa would have been baptised into the Christian religion. The original structure of the baptistery in Pisa dates back to the 12th century although it was not fully finished until two centuries later.

As a result this piece of architecture in Pisa is very beautiful as it embraces both Romanesque and Gothic impacts. Once inside the baptistery you can find the pool-like shape carved out in the middle of the building which would have been filled with water and into which people would have been submerged as part of the baptism process.

The Cathedral in Pisa is an excellent evidence of Romanesque architecture that is so typical of the Tuscany region of Italy.

The building itself is believed to be built in the 11th century with grandiose interior supported by 68 columns. Green and white marble interiors are the attractions of the Cathedral in Pisa. Entrance fee to this Cathedral is 2 Euros.

A comfortable visit of Pisa is possible with the help of boat journeys that cost 5 Euros and that help the tourist to visit all the tourist spots in Pisa by travelling down the River Arno.

If you have an interest in art from the renaissance then be sure to read our guide on sightseeing in Florence. If you want further information about sightseeing in Pisa follow the hyperlinks.