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Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate

About

Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate stands near Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II and reflects centuries of Pisan history. Founded in 1341 alongside an adjoining convent, the church originally housed Armenian monks before passing to the Servites in the 15th century. Its Romanesque façade, rebuilt after severe wartime damage, features alternating marble tones designed by Lupo, Giovanni di Gante, and Simone di Matteo of SienaWikipedia+1. Though modest in scale, the church is renowned for the vast Tuttomondo mural by Keith Haring, painted in 1989 on the former convent wall—one of the artist’s final public works and a vibrant symbol of peace and harmony. Today, Sant’Antonio Abate blends medieval architecture with contemporary art, offering visitors a unique encounter between Pisa’s past and its modern creative spirit.

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Location

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate faces Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II 18 in Pisa's eastern district, just beyond the medieval city walls near Pisa Centrale railway station. This Romanesque church from the 10th century features a simple stone facade and stands amid a lively square perfect for people-watching. Nearby attractions include the vibrant Domus Mazziniana museum dedicated to Giuseppe Mazzini, Corso Italia's pedestrian shopping street lined with cafés and boutiques, Keith Haring's iconic Tuttomondo mural, and easy access to the historic centre via tree-lined avenues or the station for quick trips to Piazza dei Miracoli and the Arno River promenades.

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate

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