This church is HUGE!…read more It is beautiful...beyond beautiful inside. The ornate details and architecture is outstanding. I sat in here for a while pondering life...

Visited the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta while taking a half day trip in Pisa. Located in…read morePiazza dei Miracoli near the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Built in the late 12th century representing Pisan Romanesque architecture. Entry is free but timed. Recommend booking online if you can. Visit during mornings or near closing to minimize crowds. Photography allowed but avoid flash. interior of the cathedral is stunning with countless pieces of art inside. Stepping inside brings you into a huge open space with vaulted ceilings supported by large columns. You'll find marble everywhere. Keep an eye out for Christ in Majesty and Giovanni Pisano's pulpit. Plan for about 30-60 min.

Very cool church. There are so many cool churches throughout the country it gets to be…read moreoverwhelming. This one s a little creepy with the relics inside.

The building itself isn't so big compared to others but the courtyard around it is hugeeee! There…read moreare many souvenir vendors by it. People sit by the stairs in front of the entrance to relax. There seems to be a police or government building on the right side and a small downhill slope that leads into the narrow streets of Siena in the left side.

If possible, this duomo is even more amazing than the duomo in Florence. The frescoes and statues…read moredefinitely rival the well-known ones in the Renaissance city, and the artwork equals, if not exceeds, its rival. The bonus here is that the crowds are smaller and Siena is so charming, and the locals are so friendly. The cathedral and museums are definitely worth the trip to this lovely city.

One thing you start learning when you go to Italy, there are a lot of amazing Cathedrals, this is…read moreno exception! The highlight of this cathedral for me was being able to go all the way up and have a view of the entire city! It was beautiful. You can see the city square from here, which is also huge. It can get pretty packed after 12pm, so I recommend trying to come around 10:30am right when it opens!

Church on top of the world overlooking the cliff and mountains. Absolutely heaven!…read more Must travel from Riomaggiore or have green bus drop you at stop on way from La Spezia. Trip to the top requires a bus ride for 2Euro from Riomaggiore and then a 20 min hike up through vineyards. Take plenty of water and items for a picnic at the top. Pine trees and a meadow behind the church is a great spot to picnic and relax. We did see campers at the top who parked their van at bottom and hiked up. Safe and peaceful spot. Absolutely one of the top 5 things we did on our Europe trip.

Lovely church. Kind of in the middle of nowhere. They have a pharmacy on grounds with logo items…read more Gorgeous church. If you love historic churches this is one you should visit.

The Church is quite old, It was designed by Brunelleschi in a Renaissance style. The place is less…read morecrowded due to the fact it being away from the touristy area. The interesting and famous thing in the church would be wooden crucifix created by Michelangelo. There is no tourism during services, so plan accordingly.