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IN PISA
The Camposanto:
The Camposanto is the last of the buildings constructed in
Piazza del Duomo, or Pizza dei Miracoli (Miracle Square),
and is situated on the northern side. Building works began
in 1277. Its interior rectangular layout is formed by four
huge arcaded corridors facing onto a central courtyard. Here,
nobles and illustrious people from Pisa were buried. As far
back as the 14th Century, some ancient sarcophagi which were
placed here were discovered during archaeological digs. Over
the years, the corridors of the structure have become a true
and proper archaeological museum, thanks also to continuous
finds or subsequent acquisitions: the collection which can
be seen today is rich in quality and numerous pieces, as well
being as fascinating for its unusual arrangement. The bombardments
of 27th July 1944 profoundly damaged the structure, causing
an irreparable reduction of the marvellous cycles of frescoes
which adorned the same corridors.
Museo dell’Opera del Duomo (Cathedral Works
Museum):
since 1986, this museum has been housed in the Canonical building
of the Cathedral, on the eastern side of the Square. The museum
collects works which come from the monumental buildings in
the same square. There’s a section dedicated to architectonic
fragments and sculpture – a section for Giovanni Pisani
– one for Tino da Camaino – one for Nino Pisano
– a section of treasures and silver – a section
dedicated to paintings and sculptures from the 15th Century
to the 18th Century – and an archaeological section.
Department of Archaeological Science:
is situated at No. 53 Via S. Maria and houses Palaeontological
and Paletnologic Sections.
Royal Palace National Museum:
the building faces the banks of the River Arno between
Piazza Carrara and Via S. Maria. Dating back to 1583, its
interior is in preparation as a museum, but is still (as of
April 2005) in a further preparative phase. It conserves tapestries,
furnishings and armaments beginning from the 16th Century.
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