Pisa - love at first sight

 Pisa, an OECD program, has gained notoriety as a means of ranking both OECD and non-OECD countries (60+) according to 15 year old student academic achievement.

Pisa results, administered every three years, are eagerly anticipated by governments, education ministers and newspaper editorial boards around the world. They have become influential in shaping educational policies worldwide and often feature as authoritative references in policy reports.

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1. The Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore

The Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore is an iconic church in Italy. Its exterior displays typical examples of Italian Gothic architecture while its interior showcases several important works of art by renowned artists such as Donatello, Andrea del Castagno and Paolo Uccello.

In addition to its religious significance, the Basilica is an outstanding example of Renaissance sculptural design. Filippo Brunelleschi's cathedral dome, designed in 1377-1446, is a work of genius that showcases his mastery over classical proportion and balance - unsurpassed in Renaissance sculpture today.

The interior of the cathedral is filled with stunning frescos by Sandro di Botticello (1326-1410) and Vitale da Bologna (c. 1225-1276), as well as several important works of art by other artists. These include a Sibyl on the vaulting and an exquisite panel wrought in distemper featuring a Nativity scene featuring Mother Mary holding her Child in her arms surrounded by four little angels.

2. The Leaning Tower of Pisa

In Piazza of Miracles, a medieval wall surrounds a cathedral, baptistery and leaning tower of Pisa - all packed with tourists. You can feel your heart racing with awe as you take in all these majestic sites.

Since 2001, Pisa's leaning tower has been steadied through engineering work. A team of specialists added grout to the foundation masonry, wrapped plastic-coated steel pieces around it, poured a concrete ring around its base, installed lead counterweights and extracted soil from beneath its north side for stabilisation purposes.

These measures have helped reduce the Tower's tilt slightly, although it still leans slightly more than is comfortable. It is hoped that this slight reversal will give the Tower at least another 200 years of life and prevent any further earthquake damage.

3. The Duomo of Pisa

The Duomo di Pisa, or Cathedral of Pisa, is an exquisite church featuring variegated colonnades and arches. Constructed in 1064, this Romanesque structure boasts an exquisite four-tiered facade composed of gray-and-white striped marble.

Visit the 1152 baptistery, featuring a circular tower. Its unique acoustics are demonstrated daily by amateur singers.

Piazza dei Miracoli, at the heart of Rome, boasts the stunning Romanesque cathedral. Near it stands its leaning tower which began tilting when completed in 1372.

Pisa, Italy boasts a wealth of historical buildings as well as being a university town and home to several intriguing museums. Take a stroll along the Lungarni, ancient roads that overlook beautiful gothic and Renaissance-era structures.

4. The Piazza dei Miracoli

No matter if you are taking a leisurely walk along the riverfront or just admiring the sights, Piazza dei Miracoli will always come into view. This captivating square boasts Pisa's cathedral, baptistery and bell tower.

Pisa's Gothic church boasts stunning facade decorations, mostly featuring statues of saints and apostles. A must-see if you're visiting Pisa!

Pisa's leaning tower can be admirably seen from its facade, which droops to an angle of 161/2deg but still manages to look elegant. There's also a sculpture dedicated to mathematician Fibonacci who was born in Pisa in 1175 and considered one of the greatest minds of his age.

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