Location: Province of Pisa
Top Things to do in Province of Pisa
Top 10 Specialty Museums in Province of Pisa, Tuscany
The Province of Pisa (Italian: Provincia di Pisa) is a province in the Tuscany region of central Italy. Its capital is the city of Pisa. With an area of 2,448 square kilometres (945 sq mi) and a total population of 421,642 (As of 2014), it is the second most populous and fifth largest province of Tuscany. It is subdivided into 37 comuni. With a history dating back to the Etruscans and Phoenicians, the province achieved considerable power and influence in the Mediterranean in the 12th and 13th centuries. Pisa, the provincial capital, is well known for its Leaning Tower which attracts tourists to the area with many historic landmarks.
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1. Museo Delle Aviotruppe
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5.0 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By Paolins92 - Volpiano, Italy
An unique museum is very well presented and contains a very informative and thorough collection forming the history of Italian Paratroopers. The staff is very friendly and dedicated, able to engage in a very interesting description of the museum and its individual exhibits.
2. Liquorificio Morelli
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. Museo della civilta contadina di Montefoscoli
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
4. Le Navi Antiche di Pisa
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
The museum displays an incredible group of ancient roman ships, one of the most important discoveries of the last 20 years. In fact, the wrecks of some 30 ships were found during the excavation. Not only wooden structures were found intact, but most of the ships had their load still on board. The wooden ships are incredibly well-preserved due to the layers of sand and clay that sheltered them from the implacable passing of time. Four of them, fully restored, are now visible inside the museum. But what caused such an impressive number of shipwrecks? The true reason for these tragedies was a series of catastrophic floods, caused by man's intervention. Yet the ancients roman ships are not the only attraction of the museum, which in fact hosts an incredible ensemble of exhibits that will lead you to the ancient and fascinating history of Pisa.
Reviewed By NCSue67 - Carrboro, United States
This museum is fabulous. It is built in the beautiful old Medici Arsenal and houses ships and other historical memorabilia from the ancient Etruscans. Most of what is here was discovered during construction near the Pisa railroad station. The collection includes beautiful old ships and many other interesting items. It is well worth a visit.
5. National Museum of Saint Mathew
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4.5 based on 296 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Mmarymomm - Pleasanton, United States
We were blown away by this small unimposing museum. We spend a great deal of time in Italy searching out older pieces of art and were amazed to find such a great collection at the national Museum of San Matteo. Whereas you might see the occasional 13th century crucifix, here they have a whole room of them. I cannot recommend this museum enough!
6. Piaggio Museum
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4.5 based on 758 reviews
The Piaggio Museum is open also the second and the fourth sunday of the month from 10:00 to 18:00.
Reviewed By arfataycake
well what a grand morning out we had at the piaggio vespa museum easy to find with google maps there is a car park next to it only cost 2 euro for the time we were there there were a great number of vespas going back over the years some featured in films and some were worth a lot of money i d bet then to cap it all there was a motorcycle museum as well which was very interesting all in all a very good experience well worth a visit
7. Palazzo Blu
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4.5 based on 714 reviews
Reviewed By RealDS - London, United Kingdom
I quite appreciated the art in this gallery. I saw some pieces on the development of modern architecture and other pieces that explored other themes. This gallery exhibits art on 2 floors. The art is objectively flawless & the decor coupled with lighting makes for a great exhibition. Being a creative, it is natural that I’d have stopped here during my stay. It’s inexpensive & definitely worth a visit
8. Museo della Geotermia
9. Palazzo Cangini Westinghouse
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Among the rooms of the Palazzo that may be visited are the ornate period bedroom known as Alcova used by members of the Austrian Imperial family, including the Tuscan Grand Duke, Leopold II. Also, the frescoed Sala Impero, with its gilt and mirrors, the Studiolo that houses some of the family's antique books, the Salotto Verde with its view of the roof garden and, then the Studio in which are found mementos of the inventor George Westinghouse, great grandfather of the present owner.
