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Chiesa di San Michele in Borgo

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Chiesa di San Michele in Borgo is one of Pisa’s oldest and most elegant medieval churches, standing at the entrance of the lively Borgo Stretto district. Built between the late 10th and early 11th century over an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Mars, it later became a Benedictine and then Camaldolese monastery. Its 14th‑century façade is a masterpiece of Pisan Gothic, with three pointed portals and three tiers of graceful loggias that echo the style of the cathedral while adding a more vertical, refined rhythmComune di Pisa - Turismo. Above the main portal once stood Lupo di Francesco’s Madonna and Child, now preserved in the Museo di San Matteo. Inside, the three‑aisled layout reveals medieval frescoes, including a striking 13th‑century image of St. Michael, and important works by Nino Pisano and Matteo Rosselli. Restored after earthquakes and wartime damage, the church remains a serene architectural jewel in the heart of Pisa.

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Location

Chiesa di San Michele in Borgo is located at Borgo Stretto 8-12, a bustling pedestrian shopping street in the heart of Pisa's historic centre near Piazza Garibaldi. This Romanesque church from the 11th century boasts a striking Gothic facade with three portals, loggias, and a Madonna and Child tabernacle, while its interior features a Nino Pisano crucifix, 13th-18th century frescoes and paintings, and an ancient crypt beneath the main altar. Nearby attractions include Piazza dei Cavalieri with Palazzo della Carovana, elegant boutiques and cafés along Borgo Stretto, Ponte di Mezzo bridge over the Arno, and a short walk to Piazza dei Miracoli housing the Leaning Tower and Cathedral amid vibrant university life.

Chiesa di San Michele in Borgo

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