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Museo della Grafica Palazzo Lanfranchi

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The Museo della Grafica, housed in the historic Palazzo Lanfranchi on Lungarno Galilei, is one of Italy’s leading centres dedicated to contemporary graphic art. Created by the Municipality and the University of Pisa, the museum occupies a restored 16th‑century residence that still preserves medieval wall decorations uncovered during 20th‑century renovations. Its collection is among the most important public archives of modern and contemporary graphics, offering an exceptional panorama of artistic developments across the 19th and 20th centuriesMuseo della Grafica di Pisa (Palazzo Lanfranchi)+1. Exhibitions explore drawing, printmaking, illustration and visual culture, while the palace itself reflects centuries of architectural evolution shaped by the Lanfranchi family. Intimate, scholarly and visually engaging, the Museo della Grafica is a key destination for discovering Pisa’s artistic identity beyond its monumental landmarks.

Pisa Italy

Location

Museo della Grafica, housed in Palazzo Lanfranchi, is located at Lungarno Mediceo 26 (also listed as Lungarno Galilei 9) on the northern bank of the Arno River in Pisa's historic center, Tuscany, Italy. This 16th-century Renaissance palace overlooks the lungarno promenade, positioned between Ponte di Mezzo and Giardino Scotto park. Nearby attractions include the Church of San Martino, the Gothic Santa Maria della Spina across the river, Palazzo Blu a short walk eastward, and easy access to Borgo Stretto's medieval shops, Piazza dei Cavalieri, and the University of Pisa botanical garden.

Museo della Grafica Palazzo Lanfranchi

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