Pisa Cathedral
Piazza del Miracoli, 56010 Pisa, Italy
Description:
The construction of the Cathedral of Pisa began in 1063, and the main concept of construction was
organic combination of elements of various architectural styles, including even Islamic. Such eclecticism was to emphasize the scope of the Pisa trade, at that time experiencing its tangible rise.
The architect Buscheto di Giovanni Giudice took up the business, who sought to surpass his competitors from Venice, who built St. Mark's Cathedral.
The year of completion is considered 1118, when the Cathedral was consecrated by Pope Gelasius II.
The appearance of the cathedral over time has undergone a number of changes associated with the need for restoration of the structure. The interior of the Pisa Cathedral amazes the imagination not only with the volume, but also with the beauty of the scenery. The decoration is dominated by black and white marble, and the ceiling is decorated with frescoes of the Middle Ages. Despite the fact that most tourists get here thanks to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, soon their attention switches to the unique beauty of the cathedral.