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Audio Guide Gate of San Raniero

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Duration: 8 min
Gate of San Raniero
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About this place

The Porta di San Raniero is a bronze door of Pisa Cathedral, cast by Bonanno Pisano around 1180. It is the sole surviving original of three doors that escaped the fire of 1595. The Leaning Tower rises directly opposite this historic entrance, making it one of the most significant architectural features in the cathedral complex.

Practical information

Via Sant'Ansano, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
Opening hoursMonday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Points included in this audio guide

1
Panel of the Twelve Prophets

Panel of the Twelve Prophets

The Panel of the Twelve Prophets occupies the two elongated panels at the base of the Porta di San Raniero, depicting biblical prophets set amid a paradise of palm trees. This relief marks the starting point of the door's narrative sequence, beginning from the lower left section. Visitors to Pisa's Cathedral can explore this remarkable medieval bronze casting, which demonstrates the sophisticated sculptural techniques of 12th-century artisans. The prophets' serene expressions and the intricate botanical details showcase the craftsmanship that makes this portal one of the finest examples of Romanesque metalwork.

2
Panel of Christ and Mary in Celestial Glory

Panel of Christ and Mary in Celestial Glory

Crowning the San Raniero Gate, this panel depicts Christ and Mary in Heavenly Glory at the top of the composition, forming the culmination of the doorway's iconographic programme. The scene is framed within an ornate architectural setting of vaulted arches and pillars that visually dominate the entire arrangement, drawing the eye upwards to this supreme religious imagery.

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  • 1.Panel of the Twelve Prophets
  • 2.Panel of Christ and Mary in Celestial Glory

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