Piazza dei Cavalieri
Piazza dei Cavalieri
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Walking around this central square, one can find the Palace of the Scuola Normale of Pisa, the Church of S. Stefano and the Palace of the Orologio, where Count Ugolino della Gherardesca was imprisoned and condemned to die, as narrated by Dante in the Divine Comedy.
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backpacker31
Boynton Beach, FL5,880 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Definitely worth a quick look when strolling through the old sections of Pisa. The highlight in this square is the Palazzo della Carovana with its fascinating sgraffiti. Santo Stefano Dei Cavalieri is adjacent and also worth a look. Be aware that this square is shared between pedestrians and cars. I wasn’t aware of this and nearly got run over as I was taking a photo!
Written February 14, 2020
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PPCI-BG
Bergamo, Italy121,318 contributions
Apr 2024 • Business
Piazza dei Cavalieri is second in fame only to that of the Miracles among those of Pisa. In the thirteenth century it was the seat of civil power with the Palazzo degli Anziani, that of the Captain of the People and the Torre della Fame now merged to form the Palazzo dell'Orologio. In the sixteenth century it was rearranged by Vasari on behalf of Cosimo de Medici who wanted to make it the headquarters of the Knights of Santo Stefano. Today it is a beautiful square but there is little to visit because the palace is home to the Normale di Pisa, the church that is often closed. Just a quick pass.
Written April 26, 2024
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Eyekaytoo
Leverkusen, Germany3,174 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Walking just a little way from the hectic area of the Leaning Tower of Pisa we came across this square which was practically deserted. It's the second biggest square in Pisa - The Knights Square! Nowadays it is a centre of education, being the main house of the Scuola Normale di Pisa, a higher learning institution part of the University.
We walked slowly around it trying to keep to the shadows of the buildings as it was a blisteringly hot day in August. There was nowhere to sit down here for a coffee or an ice cream so inevitably we moved out of the square to find refreshments elsewhere.
We walked slowly around it trying to keep to the shadows of the buildings as it was a blisteringly hot day in August. There was nowhere to sit down here for a coffee or an ice cream so inevitably we moved out of the square to find refreshments elsewhere.
Written August 27, 2024
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Talant2007
Moscow, Russia25,334 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
Knights Square is the second most important square in the city. Known since the 12th century, it was already a significant square in Pisa. After the mid-16th century, the square became the headquarters of the Order of the Knights of St. Stephen.
Written June 8, 2024
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Tom_Blancmange
Malmesbury, UK910 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
Quite a pretty square though much of it is covered up and undergoing restoration. The painted municipal buildings are interesting but really it is only a place to pass through. Nowhere to sit or eat on the square itself, though obviously there are plenty of places in the streets around. We made a specific point of going to this square given the rave reviews and to be honest it was a bit disappointing!
Written September 3, 2022
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joopb
Leidschendam, The Netherlands819 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
A totally different atmosphere when compared to the Duomo and its surroundings.I liked it just as I liked the rest of the city.
Written September 11, 2020
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Margie D
York, PA1,795 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Only a 5-6 minute walk from the Leaning Tower, this lovely, quiet Piazza is historical. Once a political center, it became headquarters of the Order of the Knights of St Stephen, and now an educational center for the university.
Written January 9, 2019
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Ryan S
Cardiff, UK614 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
A lesser known attraction in Pisa that is worth visiting. Everyone thinks that all there is to see in pisa is the leaning tower or the duomo, but this is a great piazza and quieter than the Piazza duomo.
Written September 7, 2020
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Jeanette A
Island of Malta, Malta150 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
This is another proof Pisa is not only famous for its Leaning Tower. This square is so beautiful; it was definitely another attraction i absolutely wanted to see in Pisa.
Standing near Cosimo's Statue and going round in 360 degrees to view all the beautiful buildings; there is such rich history through it all, some of which stand out more than the others.
The main building is Palazzo della Carovana, decorated with such beautiful wall decor. It was the headquarters of the Order of the Knights of St. Stephen, now it is a cultural attraction and study for the presence of the headquarters of the school of Pisa.
St. Stephen's Church, another beautiful facade in white Carrara marble.
Palazzo dell' orologio, not to miss the nice frescoes at the inner vault arch.
I recommend to search a bit on the buildings and their rich history to appreciate them more when you visit.
Standing near Cosimo's Statue and going round in 360 degrees to view all the beautiful buildings; there is such rich history through it all, some of which stand out more than the others.
The main building is Palazzo della Carovana, decorated with such beautiful wall decor. It was the headquarters of the Order of the Knights of St. Stephen, now it is a cultural attraction and study for the presence of the headquarters of the school of Pisa.
St. Stephen's Church, another beautiful facade in white Carrara marble.
Palazzo dell' orologio, not to miss the nice frescoes at the inner vault arch.
I recommend to search a bit on the buildings and their rich history to appreciate them more when you visit.
Written December 19, 2014
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Sonja M
Hove, UK725 contributions
Aug 2019
A haven of peace and and tranquility , just a few minutes from the mayhem of the leaning tower.
The whole square is surrounded by beautiful buildings and churches.
The whole square is surrounded by beautiful buildings and churches.
Written April 17, 2020
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