Pisa Baptistery

The world famous Leaning Tower is understandably the main draw of the city of Pisa in Tuscany, but the Pisa Baptistery is one of the places you'll go away talking about with just as much enthusiasm.

Built between 1152 and 1363 it's situated in the same square (Piazza dei Miracoli) where you'll find the aforementioned tower and along with Pisa Cathedral and the Camposanto Monumentale.

Pisan architect Diotisalvi's creation is the largest baptistery in Italy and combines a mix of architectural styles including Gothic and Romanesque.

Category: Baptisteries of Italy

City: Pisa

Region: Tuscany

Regional district: Pisa Province

Completed: 1363

Architectural style: Gothic, Romanesque

Close by: Pisa Cathedral, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza dei Miracoli

Recommended accommodation: Hotel di Stefano

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Piazza del Duomo, Pisa

Year: 1987

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