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Baptistry, Cathedral and Leaning Tower

ViewCathedral: View E of Nave towards Apse
SitePisa
LocationItaly
Date1153-1265
SubjectArchitecture
PeriodRomanesque
Add'l. Info.Baptistry designed by Diotisalvi, remodeled by Nicola & Giovanni Pisano 1260-84, begun 1152. Gothic dome and cusped arches were added in the 14th c.
Saskia No.Kia-0465
SourceGardner, Art Through the Ages, 11th ed., chapter 17, plate 15