Pisa

&

Pruno

figure one : The Leaning Tower of Pisa

When people think of Pisa Italy they usually think of the leaning Tower of Pisa. However people forget the rich historical events that contributes to the culture and beauty of Pisa.



figure two Lungarno, Pisa - middle bridge. Pisa, Italy.

Pisa is the home of many monuments like churches, bridges, palaces, and parks.

figure three: map of Italy

Pisa is a rather small town and people encourage visitors to walk around to fully immerse themselves in the culture.

figure four: Lungarno Pacinotti

Local Italians call the lake side streets “lungarno” and the lungarnos of Pisa are lined with brilliant architecture, and delicate brides all along the Arno river.


figure five: honorary plaque for Galileo in Torre di Pisa

The famous astrologer Galileo was born in Pisa on February 15 1564. The Chapel of Saint Andrea is where his birth certificate says he was baptized. This, for many years, stirred up controversy about where this astrologer was born. Soon enough people concluded Galileo was born in Casa Ammanati, where there is now a plaque to commemorate him and his life findings.


figure six: Agostini Palace in Pisa Italy

Another place that shows Italy’s deep and rich history is the Agostini Palace which is also known as the Ussero Palace. Determined to be built in the XIV and the XV century, this palace marks the first time Italy began to dabble with Gothic architecture. Today though it is known as the Supercinema.


figure seven: Pruno village and the Apuane Alps

Pruno Italy is a forest in southern Italy, in fact it is one of the largest woodlands of central Cilento.



figure eight: Pruno Village

Campania is one of the least inhabited areas of southern Italy, and since Pruno falls within the region it’s true for Pruno as well. But, that doesn’t make it less interesting.

Pruno is one of the most unpolluted areas in southern Italy and has a population mostly consisting of farmers.

figure ten: view from Croce di Pruno

Pruno is about 2000+ feet above sea level and is surrounded by many mountains. This could explain the scarce population but, it has paid off in beautiful sights.

figure eleven: view of the village of Pruno di Laurino

There are many springs and caves with prehistoric rock art.


figure twelve: cave of S. Michele Arcangelo at the foot of Mount Austinito

Just like Pisa, Pruno has many religious relics of its own kind. At the foot of Mount Austinito lies a village that has earned its reputation from the cave of S. Michele Arcangelo. It is believed to inhabited by the Lombards around the 10th century and in the 18th century it was revisited again by the cult of st. Micheal.



Author: Billy-Bob Wilson

Reviewer: Charis Williams

References:

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