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Borgo Stretto Pisa

The Borgo Stretto (or simply Borgo for the locals) is a street in the centre of Pisa. Together with the Borgo Largo (Via Guglielmo Oberdan) it forms one of the most important, originally medieval shopping streets of the city.

Piazza Dante Alighieri Pisa

The Piazza Dante Alighieri is located behind the Palazzo della Sapienza in Pisa. It used to be the spot where merchants had their stores, but nowadays it is mainly a square where students hang out at lunchtime.

Piazza XX Settembre Pisa

The Piazza XX Settembre is the square on the south side of the famous Ponte di Mezzo bridge over the river Adige in Pisa. Because of the presence of the town hall, it is also called Piazza del Comune by the inhabitants of the city.

Via Santa Maria Pisa

The Via Santa Maria is the street with the highest number of still existing medieval houses in Pisa. It connects the river Arno with the Piazza del Duomo and there are also townhouses and some churches.

Via San Martino Pisa

The Via San Martino runs parallel to the southern bank of the river Arno in Pisa. The main sights are the Palazzo Fraschetti, the Casa Tizzoni and the statue of Kinzica de Sismondi.

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II Pisa

The Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II is but a short walk north of Pisa Central Station. It is considered one of the city’s most important traffic hubs. It is at this square that the main street Corso Italia begins. Sights are the Palazzo delle Poste and the Sant’Antonio Abate Church.

Piazza Garibaldi Pisa

Piazza Garibaldi is the square on the north side of Pisa‘s most famous bridge, the Ponte di Mezzo. It is dominated by the Casino dei Nobile. The statue standing in the middle of the square depicts the freedom fighter Giuseppe Garibaldi.

San Paolo a Ripa d’Arno Church Pisa

The San Paolo a Ripa d’Arno Church, as the name indicates, stands in close proximity to the river Arno in Pisa. This church is run by the Benedictine Order of the Vallombrosians and has often been reconstructed. The last time this happened was after World War II.

Chapel of Sant’Agata Pisa

The Sant’Agata Chapel is close to the San Paolo a Ripa d’Arno Church in Pisa and was built by the monks of this church. Although octagonal, it is unlikely that the building was intended as a baptistery. Inside the chapel one can see some fragments of 12th century frescoes.

Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri Church Pisa

The Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri Kerk is located in the Piazza dei Cavalieri in Pisa and is the church of the order of the same name. This 16th century church was designed by Vasari and is decorated with works of art by the most famous artists associated with the Medici. An unusual attraction is formed by parts of defeated Turkish ships.