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Cattedrale di Pisa

Tourist attraction Catholic church Cathedral

One of the Best Places To Visits in Pisa


Address

Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy

Website

www.opapisa.it

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (10.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: (Epiphany), 10 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: 1 to 6 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Samantha T. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful! Not too crowded, really enjoyed our time here :) the cathedral was beautiful and well worth the price. We didn't buy the all-encompassing ticket, we just bought the ticket to the Museum (7€ each), and each ticket would come with a complimentary visit to the cathedral. We felt like that was money well spent. The Museum also had a small cafe we ate at and I got the best pancakes 😍 The ticket to climb the Tower was 20€, and my bf had twisted his ankle climbing the Campanile in Florence the other day, so we decided not to go up it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hubert 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, inside and outside. You have to see the pulpit made by Giovanni Pisano 700 years ago. How much work the artist had to put into it! It looks beautiful. Impressive paintings on the walls. Some of the original sculptures, religious books etc from the cathedral you can also see in the museum next to the tower.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bogdan M. 5 months ago on Google
    My family and I visited the famous leaning tower and the cathedral twice while wandering around Italy. We were lucky with the weather. The leaning tower is the bell tower of the northern part of the old part of the city. The Cathedral of Pisa is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It is very nicely made, as is the tower that stands next to it. There is no entrance fee for the cathedral.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yuliya M. 5 months ago on Google
    Impressive cathedral, beautiful inside and outside. Recommending to visit also Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. There is nice cafeteria in the end with amazing view.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jana H. 7 months ago on Google
    We got tickets on the day (the only option, I believe?) And our time was approx 1hr from when we got them. There is a nice grass area to sit in or you can go around elsewhere and explore. The cathedral is beautiful with beautiful art and sculptures. Explanation signs are in both Italian and English which was great for us. Id recommend getting your ticket first then exploring the grounds, if you do it this way there will be less waiting.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marcel de J. 2 years ago on Google
    If you visit Pisa you come here for the tower. If you visit the tower you must also see the cathedral with its spectacular roof! I would had liked to go higher in the building but that wasn’t op for public.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C 10 months ago on Google
    Stunning architecture & building! Visited few cathedral and each have their rich history and architectures. It’s amazing to learn how rich the history lies in the building! It really takes decades…Seeing is believing, nothing beats seeing the real thing compared to the photos you find in the history text book! We got there in the evening, it opens longer during spring/summer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RH E. 11 months ago on Google
    Free entry, but you will need to get a ticket to enter. The free access may require a specific entry time, which could be a long wait. To avoid any wait, purchase tickets for entry of the tower of Pisa or the Baptista, and walk in with no wait. The cathedral is magnificent. It was one of the finest in Italy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian 10 months ago on Google
    This chapel is out of my expectations!! Highly recommend everyone to visit it after going to the leaning tower of Pisa because i didnot expect it would be so nice!!! The design is just phenomenal and it would be a regret if you miss it!!! 10/10 to go!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Argie Karl M. 1 year ago on Google
    Really magnificent place. As I went inside, my jaw dropped right away as I see the paintings on the roof and the interior structure of the Cathedral. The best thing about the Cathedral is that it is free to enter! I really hope all those that will be passing by Pisa will take the time to go here. Having a picnic outside the cathedral is also a great experience while seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nima M. 7 months ago on Google
    Spiritual atmosphere inside in a historic monument. Used to be central place for religious activities and gatherings. It makes it special located beside leaning tower. Busy place with charging parking garage around. Time management to visit this place is a big deal since there is a line to get in and probably you will have a ticket to get inside the leaning tower.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ron B. 8 months ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful cathedrals we’ve visited. Don’t be deterred by the vast amount of tourists that always converge around the cathedral, the tower and the baptistery, inside it is mostly quiet, and definitely not overcrowded. Don’t forget to enter the library, it’s easy to miss.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vakho K. 7 months ago on Google
    Gorgeous place. Entrance is free but you need to get free ticket from ticket office in prior. I saw a lot of tourists not going in cos they were lazy to get free ticket. Do not be lazy go and get it you wont regret. With free ticket you will be able to go in and usually there are no queues.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pearl X. 2 years ago on Google
    A beautiful church, the tower cost €20 To climb up, but the church is for free. You only need to go to the ticket office to get a free ticket, and then you may go in. A lot of Medici signs in there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahmad AlAwadhi (. 2 years ago on Google
    A stunning cathedral. It really is beautiful. The architecture, the presentation. Loved it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tennyson D. 3 months ago on Google New
    Pisa Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale di Santa Maria Assunta; Duomo di Pisa) is a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, in the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, Italy, the oldest of the three structures in the plaza followed by the Pisa Baptistry and the Campanile known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The cathedral is a notable example of Romanesque architecture, in particular the style known as Pisan Romanesque.[1] Consecrated in 1118, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Pisa. Construction began in 1063 and was completed in 1092. Additional enlargements and a new facade were built in the 12th century and the roof was replaced after damage from a fire in 1595.

  • 5/5 Jeremy H. 11 months ago on Google
    At first I thought the tower area was not much more than taking a picture of the tower and then going. For fans of beautiful cathedrals, the one at Pisa is one of the best. I spent over an hour in this cathedral looking at all the details.

  • 5/5 Karl N. 11 months ago on Google
    I was surprised at how much I liked Pisa. The cathedral, bapistry, and the leaning tower area was gorgeous. Lots of people doing fun pictures. Going up the lower gives a nice view but the better view is of the tower not from it. Took a cab from the train station. Easy.

  • 5/5 Alexandru A. 9 months ago on Google
    Is a beautiful place where you can admire again italian architecture. The cathedral is very tall and has beautiful pictures on the wall and ceiling. Is free to visit but you need to get a ticket.

  • 5/5 Minerve 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful as much inside as outside. What a piece of art! Beautiful marble , though very hot walking around it as it keeps the heat! It's free of entrance when visiting the tower.

  • 5/5 Eugene T. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing views, a lot of history, the climb up to the tower is worth it, be careful to watch your belongings always and don’t park your car anywhere without parking attendant or private parking lot because it most likely will be broken into.

  • 5/5 Francis 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful interior and very much worth the time to see. We had combo tickets with the tower so it was super easy to scan and go in. If you don't pay to go up the tower the church is actually free to enter but you do need a ticket so make sure you get one before queuing to get in or you'll be turned away.

  • 5/5 michelle c. 1 year ago on Google
    So beautiful and historic. Recommend visiting in early spring before it gets too hot.

  • 5/5 Virgile B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great to see and free to enter. For those who like cathedrals, or waiting for the entry time to the Tower

  • 5/5 Dan L. 2 years ago on Google
    A massive yet truly beautiful church in the middle of the square right next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Make sure to buy the ticket that includes both of these can't miss attractions!

  • 5/5 Billy O. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church, well worth the €20 entrants fee,which includes the 200 steps up the leaning tower of pisa

  • 5/5 Qing L. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful cathedral. Definitely buy the complete Pisa ticket. Only 7 euro more for many more places.

  • 5/5 Alex C. 2 years ago on Google
    So much to see!!! My family and I were blessed to attend the mass service as it is a functional church. The mass was in Italian but wow, the art all around is beautiful and the ceiling is marvellous. We enjoyed it very much plus we got Sunday mass out of it too. Win, win!!!

  • 5/5 Vadim P. 2 years ago on Google
    Old classic Italian cathedral, it is quite beautiful from both outside and inside. It is free but tickets need to be retrieved from the ticket office which is nearby.

  • 5/5 Vin C. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a beautiful place. Entry via free ticket from the opera house.

  • 5/5 Tai D. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely a must visit to this Cathedral while you are in Pisa. Very beautiful inside. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Benedict H. 1 year ago on Google
    A grand cathedral somewhat overshadowed by the much more famous Tower. Entry is free and tickets are available at the ticket office on the side of the square. Definitely worth a visit and a nice respite from the sometimes overwhelming crowds outside.

  • 5/5 Maryna N. 1 year ago on Google
    It's beautiful and magnificent. There are many pictures on the walls, stained glass windows an a nice mosaic in the middle. You can visit it free, but you still need a ticket from the ticket office. There will be pointed the time of your visit. And don't forget about right clothes for cathedral

  • 5/5 Emre Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Must be seen. The tickets are free but limited for certain hour. It contains really nice pieces of historical artifacts. But remember to read about the history of the place in advance. Especially history about Galileo is interesting. It makes it much more meaningful if you red in advance

  • 5/5 Dmytro V. 1 year ago on Google
    I love seeing pieces of glass arranged in manner to depict historical scene. Paintings are grand and breathtaking. The ceiling is so high you can get dizzy by looking at it. Golden works are amazing. Statues are amazing.

  • 5/5 Rob W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful cathedral and a lot of history. If you watch carefully, you can see that the side walls don't have straight lines. I guess this is due to the long time it took to build it. Note that you have to purchase the entrance tickets opposite to the street first, otherwise they won't let you in.

  • 5/5 Barrie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Well worth a visit. 250 steps to the top, gave that one a miss, although the view would have been worth it. Inside the cathedral was great, all the paintings and architecture.

  • 5/5 Pablo Porras s. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved it ,you’ll need to buy the tickets in advance to avoid getting on long lines, I also recommend buying tickets to take the elevator up to the terrace if you plan to go up…we didn’t and ended up going up the stairs. If you like history is the place to be.

  • 5/5 Thomas James B. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most ornate and beautiful buildings I have ever been inside. The craftsmanship is amazing, it's just a shame that it was financed using the ill-gotten gains of the catholic church.


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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