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Santa Maria della Spina

Lungarno Gambacorti, 56100 Pisa, Italy
39 050 910350
Ranked #12 of 25 attractions in Pisa
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Description: Located on the bank of the Arno River, this church is Pisa's finest example of Gothic fancy.
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Catania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Went twice on different days at times the guide book indicated open, as did the signs outside the church itself but it was shut. No clues given anywhere as to why. It is very pretty and it would have been good to go in. More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

This tiny Gothic church is a little known gem that you will find strolling the banks of the Arno in Pisa. Apparently the church is rarely opened for visits to the interior, which is supposedly quite simple in comparison to the surprisingly rich exterior! Well worth the walk! More

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Igualada, Spain
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

The church itself is beautiful, but the best is the view of the Arno and the church from the bridge next to it. More

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Sliema, Malta
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2011

Nice to see in Pisa while strolling along the Arno both by day and especially lit by night. More

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Connecticut
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Reviews in 139 cities Reviews in 139 cities
539 helpful votes 539 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2010
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We found this church on the walk from the Field of Miracles back to the train station. It is along the Arno by a bridge. It was closed so we could go inside. More

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pisa
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2009
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One of the smallest church in Pisa and one of the most precious. The exterior is unique in its elegant style between gothic and romanesque. The colour of the white marble, the perfectly shaped architecture and the quality of the decoration make it a must see in town. Each time I pass in front it it gave me a sense... More

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Caceres
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Lucca, Italy
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012
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verona
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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