About
Pisa Cathedral, known in Italian as the Duomo di Pisa or the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, is a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral in the Tuscan city of Pisa. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and was begun in 1063.
What to expect
The cathedral stands at the heart of the Square of Miracles, the Piazza del Duomo, where it forms the centerpiece of a group of religious buildings set on a broad lawn. Its address is Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa. Visitors come to see a medieval church in its original setting, and the square itself is a large part of the experience.
Plan your visit
- Location: Pisa, in Tuscany, Italy
- Setting: The Square of Miracles, a short walk from the centre of the city
- Contact: +39 050 835011
- Also known as: Duomo di Pisa, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Because the cathedral is part of a compact group of monuments, many visitors combine a stop here with a walk around the square and a look at the wider city. Pisa is a convenient base for exploring the surrounding Tuscan countryside, and the cathedral makes a focused, unhurried visit for anyone interested in medieval architecture and religious heritage.