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Battistero
- Address: Piazza del Duomo, Pisa, 52126
- Phone: 050/3872210
- www.opapisa.it
- Category: Public Art (Mural/Sculpture/Statue)
- Location: Pisa
Fodor's Review:
This lovely Gothic baptistery, which stands across from the Duomo's facade, is best known for the pulpit carved by Nicola Pisano (circa 1220-84; father of Giovanni Pisano) in 1260. Ask one of the ticket takers if he'll sing for you inside; the acoustics are remarkable.
- Cost: EUR 5
- Open: Mar. 1-13, daily 9-6; Mar. 14-20, daily 9-7; Mar. 21-Sept., daily 8-8; Oct., daily 9-7; Nov.-Feb., daily 9-7.
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