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Pisa - Last day (page 14/22)

[picture: Gate in the Stone Wall 1]

Gate in the Stone Wall 1

This portcullis-style gate (although it hinges sideways, like a regular gate) is set in a stone archway in the ancient fortified city wall of Pisa, on the edge of the Field of Miracles, and leads into the Jewish [...] [more...]

[picture: Gate in the Stone Wall 2]

Gate in the Stone Wall 2

A slightly different view.

[picture: Cathedral entrance]

Cathedral entrance

Another shot of the bronze front door of the Cathedral of Pisa.

[picture: Pisa Cathedral]

Pisa Cathedral

The Duomo, or Cathedral, on the Field of Miracles in Pisa; the field has been described as one of the eight wonders of the world, scattered as it is with incredible buildings. [more...]

[picture: Carved pillar (detail)]

Carved pillar (detail)

Showing the carving on one of the pillars the side of the entrance to the Baptistry.

[picture: Baptistry window]

Baptistry window

Giving an idea of the thickness of the walls. Yes, the walls are rather thick.

[picture: Carved Baptistry Entrance side-panels 1]

Carved Baptistry Entrance side-panels 1

This is really rather more ornate than our front door at home. The panels, from top to bottom, show: (1) Emptying of the Pig,
(2) crowning of the two-headed cow,
(3) crushing children’s feet to make mortar bombs,
(4) fondling the bonsai tree. [more...]

[picture: Carved Baptistry Entrance side-panels 2]

Carved Baptistry Entrance side-panels 2

Showing: (4) fondling the bonsai tree,
(5) amputee water-dowsing techniques

[picture: Carved Baptistry Entrance side-panels 3]

Carved Baptistry Entrance side-panels 3

Continuing the series, we now see: (6) a barefoot pygmie wheat farmer (or giant wheat),
(7) delivering giant orchids by horse

[picture: Carved Baptistry Entrance side-panels 4]

Carved Baptistry Entrance side-panels 4

Continuing the series, we now see: (7) delivering giant orchids by horse, (8) a Roman pineapple beater,
(9) contortionist foot exercises (marked F. E.) [more...]

[picture: Carved Baptistry Entrance side-panels 5]

Carved Baptistry Entrance side-panels 5

Continuing the series, we now see: (9) contortionist foot exercises (marked F. E.),
(10) baring the thigh while holding the screwdriver to the tree,
(11) how to burn your hand off in a barbecue. [more...]

[picture: Carved Baptistry Entrance side-panels 6]

Carved Baptistry Entrance side-panels 6

The bottom of the frieze.


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