San Michele degli Scalzi, Pisa

Name: San Michele degli Scalzi
Address: Via S. Michele degli Scalzi, 167, Pisa, 56124, Italy
Telephone: +39 050 544767

#33 among attractions in Pisa

Romanesque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites, Observation decks and towers

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San Michele degli Scalzi is a church located in Piazza San Michele degli Scalzi, in the eastern part of Pisa, Italy. It had also been known as the church of San Michele degli Scalzi in Orticaia, referring to the swampy nature of the site at the time of its founding. The term Scalzi refers to the barefoot monks linked to the church. Dating back to the 11th century, it has been restored several times in the original Romanesque style. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Michele degli Scalzi Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 43°42'21"N, 10°25'9"E

Address

Via S. Michele degli Scalzi, 167Pisa 56124 Italy

Contact

+39 050 544767

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San Michele degli Scalzi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Giardino Scotto, Museo Nazionale di San Matteo, Museo della Grafica, Santo Sepolcro.

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Which popular attractions are close to San Michele degli Scalzi?

Nearby attractions include SMS Biblio, Pisa (2 min walk), Santi Jacopo e Filippo, Pisa (8 min walk), Santa Croce in Fossabanda, Pisa (12 min walk), Oratorio di San Bernardino, Pisa (14 min walk).

How to get to San Michele degli Scalzi by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Michele degli Scalzi:

Bus

Cuppari 2 • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)
Viviani • Lines: 14 (4 min walk)

Train

Pisa Centrale (27 min walk)
Stazione Centrale (29 min walk)