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Palazzo Agostini

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Palazzo Agostini, also known as the Palazzo Rosso, is one of the most distinctive historic buildings along Pisa’s Lungarno Pacinotti. Its striking red‑brick Gothic façade, enriched with terracotta decorations and elegant mullioned windows, reflects the palace’s medieval origins. Built in the 14th century from the unification of two tower houses, it later passed through several noble families before becoming the residence of the Agostini family in 1496. The ground floor hosts the historic Caffè dell’Ussero, founded in 1775, long a meeting place for intellectuals, writers, and patriotsWikipedia+1. Today the palace remains privately owned yet admired from the riverside, offering visitors a vivid glimpse into Pisa’s architectural and cultural heritage.

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Location

Palazzo Agostini is located at Lungarno Pacinotti 26-27 along the northern bank of the Arno River in Pisa's historic centre. Known as Palazzo Rosso for its distinctive terracotta facade and Palazzo dell'Ussero for the historic Caffè dell'Ussero on the ground floor, it stands near the Ponte Solferino bridge amid elegant Renaissance palazzi. Nearby attractions include the National Museum of San Matteo with its medieval art treasures, the Gothic Church of Santa Maria della Spina across the river, lively Lungarno promenades lined with cafés and boutiques, and a pleasant walk to Piazza dei Cavalieri or the Leaning Tower.

Palazzo Agostini

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