Pisa Cathedral
Pisa Cathedral, or Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, is the oldest monument in the Piazza dei Miracoli. Consecrated in 1118, it stands as a premier example of Romanesque architecture in Pisa and anchors a trio that includes the Baptistry and the Leaning Tower. Construction began in 1064 under the direction of the architect Buscheto, later expanded in the 12th century with a new façade and enlargements that reflect a blend of Pisan, Lombard-Emilian, Byzantine, and Islamic influences tied to Pisa’s wealth as a trading republic. The cathedral’s founding was tied to Pisa’s ambitions beyond its medieval walls, signaling strength and piety in a city famed for its maritime power. …
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