EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR | “More Than a Leaning Tower: The Overlooked Tale of the Magnificent Cathedral Complex at Pisa”
Presented by Wayne Kalayjian
with Additional Commentary by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Most who journey to Pisa are on a singular mission to see its remarkable leaning tower. Yet, there is much more to experience and appreciate at the site, called the Campo dei Miracoli – the “Field of Miracles.” Join structural engineer and the author of Saving Michelangelo’s Dome, Wayne Kalayjian, for a fascinating discussion of how the tower, or campanile, of Pisa was built and its iconic ‘tilt’ came to be, along with the magnificent church known as the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta, the stunning Baptistry of St. John, and the monumental cemetery called the Camposanto. Together, this collection of buildings forms an architectural complex that is among the most impressive ever assembled and which we would celebrate today with or without the leaning silhouette of its (in)famous tower.

The webinar will include a 45-minute lecture followed by 15-minutes of Q&A.

Please note:

• Your participation is confirmed once you have purchased your ticket. You will receive the Zoom Link to join the presentation circa 30 minutes before the start time.
• VIDEO RECORDING of the webinar will be available for 7 days after the event.

Wayne is a civil and structural engineer who has designed and built all kinds of buildings, bridges, and tunnels around the world. Of them all, his most memorable was moving an historic lighthouse to safety and away from its precarious perch on Cape Cod National Seashore. He has a special fondness for architectural preservation, and as project manager of large construction programs has protected many historic neighborhoods. In his book, Saving Michelangelo’s Dome, Wayne has tried to create a sense of daring, drama, and uncertainty – as well as a colorful cast of characters – which to him make the world of construction so compelling.