Pisa Cathedral
Cathedral · Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa, Pisa

Pisa Cathedral

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Pisa Cathedral was begun in 1064 and set the style for the whole Piazza dei Miracoli, with its arcaded marble front. Inside are a gilded ceiling, a carved marble pulpit by Giovanni Pisano and the tomb of Saint Ranieri. The Leaning Tower is its bell tower.

On day 5 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Entry is free with a timed pass from the ticket office on the square. Any paid ticket includes cathedral entry without a fixed time.
Time needed
30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
Morning after 10am opening. Sunday mornings are for services, so visiting hours are shorter.
Getting there
From Pisa Centrale, about 25 minutes on foot or 10 minutes on the LAM Rossa bus.

Itineraries with Pisa Cathedral

Day 5 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days

Pisa

How Pisa Cathedral fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Train to PisaCinque Terre
  2. 10:30Leaning Tower of PisaPisa
  3. 11:45Pisa CathedralPisa
  4. 13:30Pisa BaptisteryPisa
  5. 14:15Camposanto MonumentalePisa
  6. 16:00Piazza dei CavalieriPisa
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Pisa Cathedral questions

Is Pisa Cathedral free?

Yes, but you need a free timed pass from the ticket office on the square, which cannot be booked ahead.

Is there a dress code for Pisa Cathedral?

Yes. Cover shoulders and knees, as it is a working church.

Do I need to climb the tower to see the cathedral?

No. The cathedral has its own free pass, and a tower ticket also includes cathedral entry.

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