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Pisa is a city in Tuscany,
central Italy, on the right bank of the mouth of the Arno River on
the Ligurian Sea. It is the capital city of the Province of Pisa.
Although Pisa is known worldwide for its Leaning Tower (the bell
tower of the city's cathedral), the city of over 87,500 residents
contains more than 20 other historic churches, several palaces, and
various bridges across the Arno River.
The main sights of Pisa are: Leaning Tower, Cathedral Square also
known Square of Miracles, the Baptistry and the monumental cemetery,
Knights' Square (Piazza dei Cavalieri), the church of St. Francis,
Church of San Frediano, the small church of Santa Maria della Spina,
the Orto botanico of Pisa, Royal Palace.
The frazioni of Pisa are: Marina di Pisa, Tirrenia, Calambrone,
Barbaricina, Riglione, Oratoio, Putignano, San Piero a Grado,
Coltano, Sant'Ermete, Ospedaletto. The patron of Pisa is saint
Ranieri.
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