Pisa Baptistery (Battistero)
- Address:Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa
- Hours:Open daily
- Admission:Free
Cultural Experience, Holy Place, Religious Experience, Chapel, Church / Cathedral
5:58 PM Sunday, May 27
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The wedding cake white marble of the Pisa Baptistery, or Battistero, is one of the stunning collection of buildings on the Piazza dei Miracoli.
The Leaning Tower may be more famous, but the Baptistery captivates visitors with its ornate round shape and mix of architectural styles.
Rounded Romanesque arches make up the ground level, while pointed Gothic shapes take over on the remaining arches and the building’s cupcake dome.
Inside, there’s a beautifully carved pulpit by Nicola Pisano and a huge ornate marble font, used for total-immersion baptisms.
While you’re here, climb the stairs to the gallery for a bird’s-eye view, and discover the building’s remarkable acoustics by whispering sweet nothings beneath the dome.
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The tour was delightful and the staff very helpful. We could only find one bus stop for the Hop on Hop off bus but the young lady told us that all we needed to do was just flag the bus down.
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Great tour, highly recommended. The guide was excellent. The bikes were easy to ride and we learnt heaps about the city of Pisa. Thankyou.
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Fantastic way to see pisa. Guide was friendly and helpful did not rush us at all. Would thoroughly reccomend this tour.
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The Baptistery stands behind the cathedral and Leaning Tower on the Piazza dei Miracoli, around 1.5 km (1 mile) north of the train station, over the River Arno.
Take a stroll through the medieval center of town to get here, or jump on a bus at the station.
