Difference between revisions of "Pisa"
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[[Image:Pisa.jpg|thumb|200px|This area of Pisa is known as the Piazza dei Miracoli]] | [[Image:Pisa.jpg|thumb|200px|This area of Pisa is known as the Piazza dei Miracoli]] | ||
| − | '''Pisa''' Western Tuscany, [[Italy]], | + | '''Pisa''' is a city in Western [[Tuscany]], [[Italy]], famous for its [[Leaning Tower of Pisa|leaning tower]]. A popular [[tourist]] venue and a [[university]] center, Pisa, which counts more than 87,500 inhabitants, is one of the most important cities of [[Tuscany]]. |
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| + | == History == | ||
| + | The exact origins of the city are unknown: different theories consider Pisa to have been founded by the [[Celts]], the [[Greek]], the [[Trojan]]s, or the [[Etruscans]]. What is certain is that the city is very ancient, and even the [[Romans]] considered it to be so. In the Roman era, it served as an important military port in the [[Mediterranean]]; after the fall of the [[Roman Empire]] the city slowly grew in size and importance, being easily defendable because of its geography. With the [[Crusades]], the city became a very wealthy and powerful naval power. It is in these period, the [[cathedral]], the famous leaning tower, and the baptistery were built with the wealth gained from the plunder of Muslim and Byzantine lands, and from commerce. After a crippling naval defeat against Genova at the Battle of Meloria (1284), the city started a steady decline and never regained its former power. In 1406, Pisa was conquered by [[Florence]]. In the 16th century, no longer having any military or political power, Pisa became an important cultural and scientific centre. | ||
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| − | Pisa | + | Mostly known for its leaning tower, Pisa has many more wonderful historical monuments and buildings dating back many hundreds of years and much of Pisa has retained its [[medieval]] appearance. Pisa is also known for its excellent University, which was established in 1343 and has become one of Italy's top institutes of higher learning.<ref>http://www.pisa.world-guides.com/</ref> |
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | *[[Piazza del Duomo]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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*[http://www.italyguides.it/us/pisa/pisa_italy.htm Pisa] | *[http://www.italyguides.it/us/pisa/pisa_italy.htm Pisa] | ||
*[http://www.destination360.com/europe/italy/pisa.php Pisa Italy] | *[http://www.destination360.com/europe/italy/pisa.php Pisa Italy] | ||
| + | == References == | ||
| + | {{Reflist}} | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Tourist Attractions]] | |
| − | [[Category:Tourist Attractions]][[Category: | + | [[Category:Italian Cities and Towns]] |
Latest revision as of 15:27, May 13, 2017
Pisa is a city in Western Tuscany, Italy, famous for its leaning tower. A popular tourist venue and a university center, Pisa, which counts more than 87,500 inhabitants, is one of the most important cities of Tuscany.
History
The exact origins of the city are unknown: different theories consider Pisa to have been founded by the Celts, the Greek, the Trojans, or the Etruscans. What is certain is that the city is very ancient, and even the Romans considered it to be so. In the Roman era, it served as an important military port in the Mediterranean; after the fall of the Roman Empire the city slowly grew in size and importance, being easily defendable because of its geography. With the Crusades, the city became a very wealthy and powerful naval power. It is in these period, the cathedral, the famous leaning tower, and the baptistery were built with the wealth gained from the plunder of Muslim and Byzantine lands, and from commerce. After a crippling naval defeat against Genova at the Battle of Meloria (1284), the city started a steady decline and never regained its former power. In 1406, Pisa was conquered by Florence. In the 16th century, no longer having any military or political power, Pisa became an important cultural and scientific centre.
Mostly known for its leaning tower, Pisa has many more wonderful historical monuments and buildings dating back many hundreds of years and much of Pisa has retained its medieval appearance. Pisa is also known for its excellent University, which was established in 1343 and has become one of Italy's top institutes of higher learning.[1]