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National Museum of San Matteo (Museo Nazionale di San Matteo)

Piazza San Matteo in Soarta | Lungarno Mediceo, 56100 Pisa, Italy
39 050 541865
Ranked #6 of 25 attractions in Pisa
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Museums
Owner description: National Museum of San Matteo, which is housed in the Benedictine Monastery, features a group of paintings from the 12th- to 18th- centuries, and a...... more » Owner description: National Museum of San Matteo, which is housed in the Benedictine Monastery, features a group of paintings from the 12th- to 18th- centuries, and a rich collection of sculpture from the Pisano School. « less
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Lymington, Hampshire,England
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
114 helpful votes 114 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

With everybody going to the Piazza to see the leaning tower the museum seemed to be bypassed by many. We found it absolutely fascinating. The way that the history of the items had been developed was wonderful. More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Didn't expect this museum but it had lots to see and like (even if smaller than many). Worth a sticky nose in. More

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Chicago
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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Most people who visit Pisa see the tower and then go home. But that is a big mistake. This small museum has a terrific collection of late medieval and early Renaissance art. It was recently renovated, and it is never crowded. Trust me: it's well worth a visit. More

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Dublin
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011
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Donatello sculpture not on display.Main purpose of visit.Low on information. More

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Harstad, Norway
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

Impressive how they present the culture that was the foundation to to days living More

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atlanta
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
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Didn't realize what a good collection this museum had, it's definitely worth seeking out. There are works from Fra Angelico, Pisano, Simon Martini, atmospheric sculpture room, high tech display explaining the tryptich by Martini, unfortunately no shop. More

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Leuven
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2008
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This is an excellent museum. Here you still notice the early Christian art with lots of attention for the women. Also the expressions of the religious figures you notice that they are still according the reality and not as romanced as later in the renaissance and baroque periods. It's all very authentic. Pity you can't find a catalogue or other... More

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london, uk
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2006
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I agree with the previous review that this museum is stupendous. Fantastic collection, in a beatiful setting, and mostly very well lit. The painting of St Ursula saving Pisa from floods was the star for us. The drawback is the attendants. Sometimes they arrive late, sometimes they have no change, sometimes they are on strike. When you ask if there... More

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Owestry, England
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2003
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The collection of early Italian art here seriously rivals the Uffizi. In fact, if you can forget the fact that many items are by provinicial artists rather than the Big Names, it eclipses the best galleries in the world. More

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Viareggio, Italy
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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