Pisa and Lucca

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Virtually every guidebook about Italy features image showcasing leaning tower; however great
surprise upon arrival reveals belfry merely part-of magnificent cathedral complex boasting
stunning baptistery/walled cemetery! Though sea has receded over time—in medieval era Pisa
served as great maritime republic rivalling Genoa/Venice—this superb ensemble known as ‘Field
Of Miracles’ remains worthy religious hub reflecting status! Cathedral features beautiful pulpit
sculpted by Giovanni Pisano alongside mosaic ‘Christ In Majesty’ completed by Cimabue back in
1302! After years spent preventing tower collapse—you can once again ascend top while winding
your way up noticing distinct ‘lean’! Following lunch (not included), make way towards Lucca—the
most perfectly walled city & birthplace composer Puccini known as town boasting 99 churches!
You will visit S.Martino Cathedral plus beautiful San Michele before exploring Piazza Anfiteatro
tracing exact lines formed during Roman amphitheater construction; indeed remnants remain
visible including arches/columns surrounding area!
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