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Audio Guide Church of San Paolo a Ripa d'Arno

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Church of San Paolo a Ripa d'Arno
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About this place

Known as the Duomo Vecchio, Chiesa di San Paolo a Ripa d'Arno was founded around 925 and served as Pisa's original cathedral. This Pisan Romanesque church sits on the banks of the Arno and features a striking façade attributed to Giovanni Pisano. The octagonal dome crowning the crossing is a notable architectural detail. Worth visiting to see this important medieval structure, which predates the famous cathedral in Piazza dei Miracoli.

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Piazza S. Paolo a Ripa D'Arno, 9, 56125 Pisa PI, Italy
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Points included in this audio guide

1
Sarcophagus of Burgundio

Sarcophagus of Burgundio

The Sarcófago di Burgundio is a Roman sarcophagus repurposed as a medieval burial tomb for Burgundio, a Pisan legal scholar who died in 1194. Located within the Chiesa di San Paolo a Ripa d'Arno, it stands as a remarkable example of how Roman funerary material was reused and adapted during medieval Pisa. What to see here is this striking testament to the city's layered history, where classical artefacts found new purpose in later centuries.

2
Fresco by Buffalmacco (Saint Bartholomew and Saint Francis)

Fresco by Buffalmacco (Saint Bartholomew and Saint Francis)

This fresco by Buonamico Buffalmacco is the sole surviving remnant of the once-elaborate wall paintings that adorned the interior of this church. Located on the left pillar, the fragment depicts Saints Bartholomew and Francis, offering a glimpse into the rich pictorial decoration that once covered these walls. What to see here is a testament to the church's artistic heritage from the medieval period.

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  • 1.Sarcophagus of Burgundio
  • 2.Fresco by Buffalmacco (Saint Bartholomew and Saint Francis)

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