St. Michael's Church in Borgo in Pisa
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Nestled in the heart of Pisa, Chiesa di San Michele in Borgo is a stunning example of Romanesque-Pisan architecture with subtle Gothic influences. Just inside Borgo Stretto, past Piazza Garibaldi, this historic church boasts an impressive marble facade adorned with an aedicule featuring the Madonna and Child. Stepping inside reveals a treasure trove of art, including a fourteenth-century Crucifix attributed to Nino Pisano, alongside beautiful frescoes and paintings.
One of the oldest churches in Pisa, its origins date back to 1016 when it was first mentioned in records. Built on a former temple dedicated to Mars, the church carries centuries of history, including early seventeenth-century inscriptions concerning the election of the Rector of the University. With an average Google rating of 4.6, it remains a must-see attraction for anyone exploring Pisa's rich architectural and historical landscape.
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Si trova in Borgo Stretto, nel pieno centro storico di Pisa ed è una delle più antiche chiese della città di Pisa, è stata costruita nel X secolo, la facciata è trecentesca a parametro bianco e nero, tre arcate gotiche con portali sovrastate da tre ordini di arcatelle decorate con maschere, campanile romanico. L'interno è a tre navate con una volta completamente affrescata con decorazioni in stile bizantineggiante, nella chiesa sono presenti un crocifisso marmoreo trecentesco, un trittico della Madonna con Angeli e Santi di Taddeo di Bartolo e una Madonna e Santi di Baccio Lomi. Al di sotto della chiesa c'è anche una cripta con affreschi e resti di sarcofaghi e altari medievali.

Chiesa interessante soprattutto per la sua storia e per la sua facciata. Infatti l'interno è molto semplice e scarno perché la chiesa fu più volte bombardata durante le guerre mondiali. La facciata invece è tutta ricotta di marmo in pieno stile romanico pisano e ricorda tantissimo il Duomo
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