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The 8 Best Specialty Museums in Pisa, Tuscany
Go ahead and take that photo of yourself with a tilted hand "holding up" the Tower of Pisa. We won't tell; your rep as a sophisticated traveler will remain unblemished. Now that you've gotten that out of the way, climb the tower's 300 steps for a tilted view, or visit the National Museum of San Matteo and the Camposanto cemetery.
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1. Museo Delle Aviotruppe
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5.0 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By Paolins92 - Volpiano, Italy
An unique museum is very well presented and contains a very informative and thorough collection forming the history of Italian Paratroopers. The staff is very friendly and dedicated, able to engage in a very interesting description of the museum and its individual exhibits.
2. Le Navi Antiche di Pisa
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
The museum displays an incredible group of ancient roman ships, one of the most important discoveries of the last 20 years. In fact, the wrecks of some 30 ships were found during the excavation. Not only wooden structures were found intact, but most of the ships had their load still on board. The wooden ships are incredibly well-preserved due to the layers of sand and clay that sheltered them from the implacable passing of time. Four of them, fully restored, are now visible inside the museum. But what caused such an impressive number of shipwrecks? The true reason for these tragedies was a series of catastrophic floods, caused by man's intervention. Yet the ancients roman ships are not the only attraction of the museum, which in fact hosts an incredible ensemble of exhibits that will lead you to the ancient and fascinating history of Pisa.
Reviewed By NCSue67 - Carrboro, United States
This museum is fabulous. It is built in the beautiful old Medici Arsenal and houses ships and other historical memorabilia from the ancient Etruscans. Most of what is here was discovered during construction near the Pisa railroad station. The collection includes beautiful old ships and many other interesting items. It is well worth a visit.
3. National Museum of Saint Mathew
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4.5 based on 296 reviews
National Museum of San Matteo, which is housed in the Benedictine Monastery, features a group of paintings from the 12th- to 18th- centuries, and a rich collection of sculpture from the Pisano School.
Reviewed By Mmarymomm - Pleasanton, United States
We were blown away by this small unimposing museum. We spend a great deal of time in Italy searching out older pieces of art and were amazed to find such a great collection at the national Museum of San Matteo. Whereas you might see the occasional 13th century crucifix, here they have a whole room of them. I cannot recommend this museum enough!
4. Palazzo Blu
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4.5 based on 714 reviews
Reviewed By RealDS - London, United Kingdom
I quite appreciated the art in this gallery. I saw some pieces on the development of modern architecture and other pieces that explored other themes. This gallery exhibits art on 2 floors. The art is objectively flawless & the decor coupled with lighting makes for a great exhibition. Being a creative, it is natural that I’d have stopped here during my stay. It’s inexpensive & definitely worth a visit
5. Museo della Grafica
6. Cantiere delle Navi Romane
7. Museo degli Strumenti per il Calcolo
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4.0 based on 16 reviews
8. Collezioni Egittologiche
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
