Pisa's UNESCO Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Start in front of the Porta Santa Maria, also known as Porta Nuova, opened in the medieval walls in 1562. Step through this gateway into the carefully planned sacred space of the Piazza dei Miracoli beyond.

Explore Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli, or Square of Miracles, where four magnificent monuments tell the story of one of Italy's greatest maritime republics. Take in this UNESCO World Heritage site, where each building represents a stage of Catholic life.

Enter Battistero di San Giovanni, and discover why the baptistry has both lead and terracotta roof tiles on its distinctive dome. Take in its soaring interior, the world's largest baptistery.

Catch a glimpse of the Lion's Gate, or Porta del Leone, part of the medieval city walls framing the square. Look for the stone lion still standing guard over this historic gateway.

Step through the medieval Mura di Pisa, the city walls that once protected this sacred space. Take in this rare, largely preserved stretch of medieval fortification.

Enter Camposanto Monumentale, the monumental cemetery, and learn about its restored 14th-century frescoes. Discover the Roman sarcophagi that line these medieval cloisters.

Marvel at Cattedrale di Pisa's 68 monolithic granite columns, transported from Sardinia and Elba in the 11th century. Take in the cathedral's golden baroque ceiling and Giovanni Pisano's Gothic pulpit masterpiece, carved from a single block of Carrara marble.

You'll catch a glimpse of the Tower of Pisa, the world's most famous architectural "mistake," as your tour comes to a close. Please note that climbing the tower requires a separate ticket, not included in this tour.