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National Museum of San Matteo

About

The National Museum of San Matteo is one of Pisa’s most important cultural institutions, housed in a former medieval monastery overlooking the Arno. Its collection brings together masterpieces once held in churches across the city, offering an exceptional journey through Pisan art from the 12th to the 16th century. Visitors can admire sculptural works by Nicola Pisano and Donatello, alongside painted crosses by Berlinghiero, Giunta Pisano and other leading medieval artistsVisit Tuscany+1. The museum also preserves rare illuminated manuscripts, Islamic and medieval ceramics, and an outstanding group of Romanesque and Gothic sculptures. Quiet, atmospheric and rich in detail, San Matteo reveals the depth of Pisa’s artistic heritage beyond the famous monuments of Piazza dei Miracoli.

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Location

The National Museum of San Matteo is located in Piazza San Matteo in Soarta, on the north bank of the Arno River in central Pisa, housed in a former Benedictine convent overlooking the water. It sits just off Lungarno Mediceo, a short walk from Ponte della Fortezza and the historic city center, with its medieval streets, shops and cafés. Nearby are the church of San Matteo, the riverside palaces along the lungarni, and within walking distance landmarks such as Piazza dei Cavalieri and the Leaning Tower area across the river.

National Museum of San Matteo

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