This adorable gargoyle graces the transept above the beautiful bronze doors of the rear entrance to the Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral in Pisa.

Detail of the bull carving on the side of the Leaning Tower.

Detail of the serpent found on the side of the Leaning Tower.

Floral detail on the side of the Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral.

Above the ancient portal gate beyond the baptistry this lion statue guards the far end of Piazza dei Miracoli

Above the bronze doors which grace the rear entrance to Santa Maria Assunta is this marble drain spout.

This miniature bronze copy of the Medici crest near the upper left hand corner of the beautiful bronze doors of the rear entrance to Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral is the evidence of the Medici dedication to supporting the arts and the church.

On the beautiful bronze doors of the rear entrance to Santa Maria Assunta is this detailed depiction of an armored rhinoceros.

Past the baptistry of Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral in Pisa inserted into the ancient wall surrounding Piazza dei Miracoli is this ancient portal gate.