 PISA
There is more than one school of thought regarding the beginnings of Pisa. Some authorities argue that it bears the mark of Liguria, whereas others claim that its origins were Greek. The one sure thing is that it was settled by the Etruscans, and hence by the Romans as well. A seafaring city from the outset, it was once one of Italy's major naval centres and one of the historic maritime republics. The city reached its peak of economic prosperity in the Middle Ages, and the mediaeval urban layout of the city centre has survived to this day, as have many religious buildings. |
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