August 9 1173: Construction of the campanile of the cathedral of Pisa

August 9 1173: Construction of the campanile of the cathedral of Pisa (now known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa) begins; it will take 200 yrs

Remains of 11th-century Cathedral and Roman Mansion Discovered in Pisa

Remains of 11th-century Cathedral and Roman Mansion Discovered in Pisa http://zite.to/NtaHHz

 

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World’s best festivals: Regatta of St Ranieri in Pisa, #Italy http://zite.to/M5QHDR - A tradition dating back to 1290

Pisa’s Tower Straightened for Real

 Pisa’s Tower Straightened for Real http://zite.to/zZDX3x

The Italian family who invented modern gelato in 17th cenury is still in business in Pisa

The Italian family who invented modern gelato in 17th cenury is still in business in Pisa... And it's awesome! http://t.co/xUX6uWn

Byzantium's trade with Italian maritime powers

RT @rachel_gibbons Byzantium's trade with the Italian maritime powers (Venice-Pisa-Genoa) b4 1204 http://bit.ly/7rpiDR (RT @Medievalists)