Travel & Excursions

As one of the most recognized architectural complexes in the world, the Piazza dei Miracoli or Square of Miracles, formally known as Piazza del Duomo or Cathedral Square is located in the Tuscany region of Pisa, Italy. The main structures of the Square of Miracles are the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry, the Campanile and the Camposanto Monumentale.

The Piazza dei Miracoli or Square of Miracles, formally known as Piazza del Duomo or Cathedral Square located in Pisa, Italy.

Square of Miracles displaying the Camposanto Monumentale, Pisa Baptistry and the Pisa Cathedral.

The Square of Miracles Displaying the Pisa Cathedral and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

The Marble Fountain, La Fontana dei Putii or the Fountain with Angels in the Square of Miracles.

The Pisa Cathedral, Tower of Pisa and the Fountain with Angels.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa or Tower of Pisa is the campanile or bell tower, located behind the Pisa Cathedral.

A view of the Leaning Tower of Pisa with a cloudy sky in the background.

An upward view of the exterior of the Pisa Cathedral in the Square of Miracles.

A view of the rich detailed exterior of the Pisa Cathedral.

The multi-colored marble and a mosaic on the exterior west wall of the Pisa Cathedral.

An upward view of the Pisa Baptistery of St. John, Italy’s largest baptistery and a Roman Catholic building located in the Square of Miracles. The exterior of the baptistery displays an example of the transition from the Romanesque style to the Gothic style of architecture. The lower section is in the Romanesque Style, with rounded arches, while the upper section displays the Gothic style, with pointed arches.

An exterior view of marble detail of the lower section of the Pisa Baptistery in the Romanesque style, displaying rounded arches.

The Camposanto Monumentale or Monumental Cemetery, is also known as Campo Santo or Camposanto Vecchio, meaning old cemetery, is located at the northern edge of the Square of Miracles.

The detailed tabernacle of the Camposanto Monumentale or Monumentale Cemetery.

The Neo-Gothic White, Green And Red Marble Facade Of The Florence Cathedral, Commonly Called II Duomo di Firenze Or The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower And In Italian, The Cattedrale de Santa Maria del Fiore Is Dedicated To The Mother Of Christ

The Central Tympanum Mosaic Of Christ Enthroned With The Virgin Mary And Saint John The Baptist By Niccolò Barabino, On The Exterior Facade Of The Florence Cathedral

A Figure Of Christ Bound, Located On The Right Side The Facade Of The Florence Cathedral

The Gothic Revival Tympanum Mosaic Showing Charity, By Niccolò Barabino, Located On The Facade Of The Florence Cathedral Or II Doumo di Firenze

The Rose Window Of The Facade Of The Florence Cathedral

Giotto’s Bell Tower (Campanile), Located Adjacent To The Cathedral Of Saint Mary Of The Flower And The Baptistery Of Saint John

The Exterior Of The Basilica And The Dome (Duomo) Of The Cathedral Of Saint Mary Of The Flower

The Bronze Ball Designed By Verrocchio On Top Of The Conical Roof Of Brunelleschi’s Dome

A View Of The Gates Of Paradise (Porta del Paradise) (Gilded Bronze, 1425-52) By Lorenzo Ghiberti, Located On The East Side Of The Baptistery Of Saint John

An Upward View Of The Palazzo Vecchio Or “Old Palace” Is The Town Hall For Florence, Over Looking The Piazza della Signoria (Signoria Square), Located In The Tuscany Region

Another View Of The Palazzo Vecchio

Equestrian Monument Of Cosimo I, (Bronze, 1598) Completed By Giambologna On The Piazza della Signoria

Hercules and Cacus, (White Marble, 1534) By Baccio Bandinelli Is Located On The Right Side Of The Entrance Of The Palazzo Vecchio On The Piazza della Signoria (Signoria Square)

The Fountain Of Neptune, (Marble and Bronze, 1565) Commissioned And Designed By Baccio Bandinelli And Completed By Bartolomeo Ammannati And Other Collaborators, Located On The Piazza della Signoria (Signoria Square) In Front Of The Palazzo Vecchio

Aix Cathedral or Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur d’Aix-en-Provence (Holy Savior Cathedral) is located in Aix-en-Provence in southern France. The Cathedral’s styles include Romanesque, Gothic and Neo-Gothic elements. As a national monument, the Cathedral is one of the most visited sites in Aix-en-Provence.

The white stone interior of the nave of the historic Aix Cathedral or Saint-Sauveur Cathedral (Holy Savior Cathedral).

The illuminated nave ceiling of Saint-Sauveur Cathedral in Aix-en-Provence in southern France.

A chandelier in Aix Cathedral or Saint-Sauveur Cathedral.

The octagonal dome of Aix Cathedral that sits over the baptistery, supported by eight Corinthian-style columns.

The vaulted dome of the baptistery in the interior of Saint Sauveur Cathedral.

The dome and surrounding walls of the baptistery of Aix Cathedral, rebuilt during the Renaissance.

An interior view of the ceiling of the Aix Cathedral.

The green and gold organ inside Aix Cathedral.

The apse and altar inside Saint-Sauveur Cathedral.

A view of the stained glass windows from the interior of the gothic choir of Aix Cathedral.

A figure of Christ inside the prayer area in Aix Cathedral.

A stained glass window “The Triumph Of The Faith,” in the west facade of Aix Cathedral.

A dramatic figure of Christ inside Aix Cathedral.

The interior vaulted ceiling of Aix Cathedral.