In 1278 construction began on what was to become the majestic monumental cemetery in Pisa beside Piazza dei Miracoli. Designed by Giovanni di Simone, this fascinating space is home to a large collection of Roman tombs and beautiful 15th century frescoes.
These mesmerising images, many depicting themes of life and death were painted by Taddeo Gaddi, Benozzo Gozzoli and Andrea Bonaiuti to name but a few.
Despite that many of them were exposed to a lot of damage during World War II, they have been carefully restored and are up on display for the public to enjoy once more.
These mesmerising images, many depicting themes of life and death were painted by Taddeo Gaddi, Benozzo Gozzoli and Andrea Bonaiuti to name but a few.
Despite that many of them were exposed to a lot of damage during World War II, they have been carefully restored and are up on display for the public to enjoy once more.
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The Monumental cemetery of Pisa is open all year round for to accommodate the large tourist crowds for a bargain price of €5. And for the reasonable price of €10 you can access the entire Piazza dei Miracoli including the Duomo, its museum, the Baptistery of St. John and of course, the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
The cemetery is the last of the monuments standing in Piazza dei Miracoli with its long perimeter wall built on the northern side of the square. It was built with the purpose of burying noblemen and prominent members of the Pisa clergy in one place.
Some members of the wealthy banking Medici family are here too.
The Monumental cemetery of Pisa is open all year round for to accommodate the large tourist crowds for a bargain price of €5. And for the reasonable price of €10 you can access the entire Piazza dei Miracoli including the Duomo, its museum, the Baptistery of St. John and of course, the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
The cemetery is the last of the monuments standing in Piazza dei Miracoli with its long perimeter wall built on the northern side of the square. It was built with the purpose of burying noblemen and prominent members of the Pisa clergy in one place.
Some members of the wealthy banking Medici family are here too.
Archbishop Federico Visconti envisioned the cemetery space to be ‘large and dignified, secluded and enclosed’ which is has certainly turned out to be. It was one of the first examples of dedicated sacred burial grounds in Christian times.
In the early 19th century the elaborate building enveloping the inner burial space was established as a museum space, becoming one of Europe’s first public museums.
Come and see this stunning architectural feat for yourself on your next holiday to Pisa city in Tuscany!
In the early 19th century the elaborate building enveloping the inner burial space was established as a museum space, becoming one of Europe’s first public museums.
Come and see this stunning architectural feat for yourself on your next holiday to Pisa city in Tuscany!
Photo credits
picture 1: Jean-Christophe_BENOIST / CC BY 2.5;
picture 2: Smurfandbuffalo / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 1: Jean-Christophe_BENOIST / CC BY 2.5;
picture 2: Smurfandbuffalo / CC BY-SA 3.0;