/ HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
/ Cinema Lumiere, vicolo del Tidi
[SEZIONE] [ITINERARI] 3907[/ITINERARI] [SOMMARIO] One of the oldest cinemas in the world [/SOMMARIO] [CORPO]On December 22, 1914, the new Splendor cinema opened with the following program: Il ladro (The thief) (3-act drama by Bernstein), and Pathé,…
/ La Sapienza
Although the University of Pisa began in the 13th century, it did not have a home. It was officially founded on 14th September 1343, when it was recognised by Bull of Pope Clement VI. After an interruption caused by the Florentine conquest of Pisa…
/ La Limonaia
The Limonaia behind palazzo Ruschi is a typical example of a construction built as part of a large garden “all’italiana”, designed in the 19th century Neoclassical style.The garden of the palazzo is recorded in a survey by Pietro Cancelli at the end…
/ Ex Monastero delle Benedettine
The church and convent, constructed by Benedictine nuns in 1393 on the southern bank of the River Arno, is now in private hands. It was built on part of an area known as tegularia in the early middle ages because of the many brick and pottery kilns…
/ Domus Galilaeana
The home of the Domus Galilaeana is in the ancient Palazzo della Specola, belonging to Pisa University. Built in 1734-35, this was the first public astronomical observatory in Tuscany. A high tower was expressly added to the building, raised on the…
/ Chiesa di San Zeno
The earliest evidence of the Church of San Zeno dates from 1029. In the middle ages it is described as standing in an area known as “alle grotte”, because of ancient ruins used as quarries for building materials. There are also several pieces of…
/ Ex Chiesa di San Bernardo
The Church of S. Bernardo was built in the 1400s, on the site of the old Osnello hospital (named after the founder) first mentioned in 1189. Constructed on one of the most ancient streets in this part of Pisa, it was intended to shelter pilgrims and…
/ Casino dei Nobili
The Casino dei Nobili was built in mid 18th century for the delight of the aristocracy. In those days Pisa and the Baths at San Giuliano were internationally famed resorts for tourists. The dances, gaming, receptions and occasions for genteel…
/ Casa Pardo Roques
On 1st August 1944 a group of German soldiers broke into number 22 via Sant’Andrea, the home of Giuseppe Pardo Roques, Leader of the Jewish Community in Pisa. There followed a massacre in which Pardo Roques, Dario, Teofilo e Cesare Gallichi, Ida De…
/ Casa natale di Galileo Galilei
The exact location of Galileo Galilei’s birthplace has been the object of much debate. One proposal was casa Bocca, a palazzoon a corner in Borgo. Since the birth of this great scientist was registered as taking place in the parish of Sant'Andrea,…