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Welcome to Navacchio Italy. If you’are planning to visit Navacchio for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Navacchio and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Navacchio and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

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Cascina (1 Km)

Chiesa di San Jacopo in Zambra

The Church of San Jacopo in Zambra was built in the 9th century in the homonymous locality. It represents one of the best preserved churches located in the Italian territory. It still presents the structure of the single internal apse classroom as well as the ancient traces of the flooring.

Pisa (7 Km)

Museo Anatomico della Facoltà di Veterinaria

Pisa (7 Km)

Stazione Leopolda

Once the first railway station of the Grand Duchy, later used as a vegetable market.Today it hosts conferences, trade fairs, exhibitions, shows with a room-tests for theaterand dance. A real center for cultural activities.

Pisa (7 Km)

Museo Nazionale di San Matteo

Interesting is the story of the collections of this museum. This is the culture of the city to recover antiquities from the early eighteenth century and the collections of of Cemetery of the Accademia di Belle Arti in 1816.

Pisa (7 Km)

Gabinetto di Disegni e Stampe

Pisa (7 Km)

Palazzo Roncioni

In this historic building they lived important figures, including Vittorio Alfieri, Madame de Stael and Ugo Foscolo who fell in love with the beautiful Isabella Roncioni here, but also suffered his disappointment of love that I inspire him to write the book 'Last Letters by Iacopo Ortis'. In the main floor we can observe the frescoes by the painter Tempesti and a marble fireplace by the sculptor Baratta. This building is the only one on the Lungarno that preserves the airport on the river.

Pisa (7 Km)

Teatro Sant'Andrea

The church of Sant'Andrea dates back to 1104 and is located in Via Palestro in Pisa. The church was damaged during World War II, was restored and reopened to the public only in 1948. It is currently home to the Teatro Sant'Andrea, and it hosts many theatrical performances.

Pisa (7 Km)

Statua di Kinzica

The Kinzica statue is a bas-relief of a sarcophagus from the 3rd century AD Kinzica de' Sismondi was the daughter of a nobleman who according to legend, saved the city of Pisa from the invasion of the Saracens. The face of the statue was reworked in the twelfth century, when it was decided to dedicate the statue to Kinzica De' Sismondi.

Pisa (7 Km)

Palazzo Toscanelli

Palazzo Toscanelli has sixteenth-century origins with an elegant white façade and a marble rusticated portal. It was commissioned by the Lanfranchi family in the '500, on a project by Michelangelo, even if the documents that testify to it have not yet been found. The present appearance is given to her by the renovation of the '800. In 1821 the palace hosted the famous English poet George Byron. It is currently the headquarters of the State Archives.

Pisa (7 Km)

Sinagoga

The Synagogue of Pisa dates back to the beginning of the 17th century. It was first modified in 1785 and completely renovated in 1863 by Marco Treves. Once the facade was built, the interior was also renovated, maintaining, however, the same division of spaces.

Pisa (7 Km)

Teatro Verdi

it is considered one of the most prestigious in Tuscany. The Teatro Verdi it continues with its traditional program of drama, opera, ballet and concerts which combines to many special projects today.

Pisa (7 Km)

Palazzo Ruschi

The current palace was erected on very ancient structures, testify to this by the large columns still well preserved in the ground floor. Until 50 years ago, it was inhabited by the Ruschi family, the only owners of the building.

Pisa (7 Km)

Gipsoteca del Dipartimento di Scienze Archeologiche

The Gipsoteca of the Department of Archaeological Sciences was established during the nineteenth century at the headquarters of the University of Pisa. It houses a collection of chalks wanted by Gherardo Gherardini, which was later increased by Lucio Mariani and Silvio Ferri. The installation was transferred to the church of San Paolo all'Orto proposing finds ranging from the Greek archaic age to specimens of the Hellenistic and Roman ages.

Pisa (8 Km)

Palazzo Gambacorti

The building was built during the last years of the '300 and is one of the most famous palaces on the Lungarno. The engineer T. Pisano was commissioned to build this building on behalf of the homonymous family. The main facade is made in Gothic style with delicate mullioned windows while the back facade is typical seventeenth-century with very tall windows and a beautiful portal equipped with the Medici coat of arms. Inside you can see frescoes depicting the maritime victories of Pisa.

Pisa (8 Km)

Palazzo Agostini

The palace is one of the most beautiful on the Pisan promenade, owned by the Agostini family since the end of the '400. The facade of the building is decorated with anthropomorphic terracotta elements and heraldic symbols and is one of the examples of Gothic architecture in Tuscany. In addition to the coat of arms of the Agostini, in the palace there are also the coats of arms of the other families who lived in the palace.

Pisa (8 Km)

Domus Mazziniana

Domus Mazziniana is the building where the Italian politician, philosopher and journalist Giuseppe Mezzanini lived. The main purpose of the building is to spread and deepen the studies and works of the character through the collection of documents belonging to his life. The house was declared a national monument on 20 April 1910.

Pisa (8 Km)

Cinema Teatro Lux

From the chapel of SS. Salvatore, built at the beginning of the '300 arose the headquarters of the Cinema Teatro Lux. Depending on the show or event it completely changes the environment of the theater. An active center of research and production of the arts.

Pisa (8 Km)

Palazzo Blu

Pisa (8 Km)

Palazzo della Sapienza

The palace has Renaissance origins, but it was deeply restored during the '900. The beginning of construction dates back to the last years of the '400 and was completed towards the Metta of the '500. There are a lot of criticism regarding the construction of the building, the windows on the first floor are insufficient and poorly positioned with the consequence of low light in the rooms. The two magne classrooms also suffered a lot of criticism for their structure. Currently the building is the seat of the Faculty of Law of the University of Pisa.

Pisa (8 Km)

Chiesa di Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri

It was built to a design by Giorgio Vasari in 1565-68 as a church of the Knights of Santo Stefano.

Pisa (8 Km)

Piazza dei Cavalieri

The square houses the Scuola Normale di Pisa. The Carovana palace has been built according to plans by Giorgio Vasari. In the square one can find the church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri, an equestrian statue of Cosimo I, and the Clock Tower

Pisa (8 Km)

Palazzo Vitelli

Palazzo Vitelli, like many other palaces that overlook the Arno, is the result of the merger from the destruction of the age-tower houses built before the eleventh century. During the restoration of the building, archaeologists found the remains of at least six tower-houses typical of the Middle Ages, some of which are still visible in the courtyard. Currently the building is home to the offices of the University of Pisa.

Pisa (8 Km)

Palazzo dell'orologio Torre del Conte Ugolino

Located on the north part of the Piazza dei Cavalieri, is the current home of the Library of the Scuola Normale Superiore. The building was altered a few times during its history - most of it was finished in 1605-1608, while the small bell tower on top was added in 1696.

Pisa (8 Km)

Chiesa di San Rocco

Pisa (8 Km)

Collezioni Egittologiche dell'Università di Pisa

Pisa (8 Km)

Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina

In the small Gothic church, situated on the banks of the Arno, was once kept a thorn from the crown to the crucifixion of Christ. The church of the sixth century has been restored many times.

Pisa (8 Km)

Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Reale

The Museum of the Royal Palace, residence of the dynasties of the Medici and of the Lorraine, it preserves collections, some owned by the Medici-Lorraine and other by private individuals. A rich collection including paintings by Italian artists of the fifteenth and the nineteenth century.

Pisa (8 Km)

Palazzo Reale

The palace was erected in the late '500 on commission of Francesco I de' Medici. The Florentine master B. Buontalenti was commissioned for the project. The building is located in a prestigious area of Pisa where many centuries before the Marquises of Tuscia lived. In addition, it was Pietro Leopold I's favorite home to spend the winter. The restorations that took place during the centuries gave it its current appearance.

Pisa (8 Km)

Mura antica

The wall is still visible in some of its parts. The main area of the city, around the Piazza del Duomo is connected to it. The Door of Parlascio is the most beautiful of the city walls

Vicopisano (8 Km)

Torre dell'Orologio

The Clock Tower was built during the twelfth century. The structure has a remarkable height, 25 meters, and is used as a bell tower, despite all the damage it has suffered over the centuries. The clock was joined to the building a few centuries after construction, and was modified several times.

Pisa (8 Km)

Palazzo da Scorno

The building is located in the center of Pisa and has medieval origins. According to reports and documents found, the building dates back to the twelfth century, however, only in the 17th century, it was transformed into a building. On the facade we can observe two large arches of Verrucana stone. During the reconstruction of the 1960s, the two mullioned windows were rebuilt on the ground floor, while the central column on the first floor was replaced by another with a particular and characteristic marble capital.

Pisa (8 Km)

Palazzo Quaratesi

Via Santa Maria, in Roman and Medieval times, was one of the main streets that connected Piazza Duomo with the River Arno. In the Medici and Lorraine times in Via Santa Maria many kind residences were built, among which the Palazzo Quaratesi, an important example of Pisan Manneristic architecture. The Quaratesi Palace was designed by Pietro Francavilla.

Pisa (8 Km)

Palazzo delle Vedove

The palace takes its name from its function at the time, it was used by the widows of the famous Medici family. The origins of the building are much older, in fact, from the reports found, its construction dates back between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries. It has an elongated shape with a rectangular base. Only a few elements of the ancient building are still visible, for example a quadrifora in marble cut in the center and six spans visible on the facade of Via Santa Maria.

Pisa (8 Km)

Ex Convento delle Benedettine Lungarno

Pisa (8 Km)

Museo ed Orto Botanico

The Museum is housed in an eighteenth century palace in the botanical garden. The garden has a collection of plants and trees also of historical significance, with a magnolia planted in 1787.

Pisa (8 Km)

Orto Botanico Pisa

The Botanical Garden was established from 1543 to 1544 at the behest of Luca Ghini, doctor and botanist of Imola. This project was born with funding from the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Cosimo I de' Medici. The Botanical Garden performs an educational and scientific function and is part of the Department of Biology.

Vicopisano (8 Km)

Torre del Soccorso

The Torre del Soccorso, part of the Rocca Estense of Lugo, represents an important cultural and architectural heritage. The tower has performed several functions over the centuries. Currently, the building houses the Municipal Offices inside it.

Pisa (8 Km)

Palazzo dell'arcivescovado

The palace dates back to the '400 and stands on the remains of an even older building, dating back to at least the twelfth century. It is located in Piazza dell'Archbiscovado and, certainly, it is one of the most impressive palaces in Pisa. The style is typically Florentine, and has a simple façade decorated with exposed stone profiles on the edges and windows. In the inner courtyard you can see the busts of some Archbishops of Pisa and, at its center, a statue of the 18th century depicting Moses.

Pisa (8 Km)

Arsenale Mediceo Lungarno Ranieri Simonelli

It was built at the behest of Cosimo I de' Medici, who wanted to build an arsenal for the ships of the powerful Tuscan fleet. It was composed of eight naves on average 60 meters long, 8 meters high and about 10 meters wide. Today in the restored area there are some exhibitions that present a part of important archaeological findings. These are shipwrecks and furnishings of the ancient Etruscan and Roman port area located in the area of the current railway station of Pisa - San Rossore.

Pisa (8 Km)

Museo dell'Istituto di Anatomia Umana Normale

The Museum of Human Anatomy was established under Leopold II of Lorraine. Inside it houses collections of osteology, syndesmology, splanchnology, angiology, archaeology such as mummies and funeral kits and wax models. Some of these findings are very important for research and study.

Pisa (8 Km)

Ospizio dei Trovatelli

Pisa (8 Km)

Cittadella e Arsenale Repubblicano

The Citadel of Pisa is located in the part of tramontana and was an ancient fortification erected at the end of the city walls, towards the sea. In the early fifteenth century, the Guelph Tower was built. Near the Citadel, we can still admire the remains, the Republican and Medici arsenals, which are brick arches built in the defense wall along the Arno. Finally, we also find the fourteenth-century buffered arches of the sheds.

Pisa (8 Km)

La Torre Pendente

Presumably, the tower was designed by Bonanus, and in the XII century construction has begun. Already at the times, the construction works were interrupted several times because of the slope.

Pisa (8 Km)

Museo delle Sinopie

It is located inside the New Hospital Building (1257). The preparatory drawings (large preparatory drawings: the original idea the masters) have been found beneath the frescoes of the Cemetery. They are useful for the study of masterpieces.

Pisa (8 Km)

Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Located in the Palace of the Canonici of the Cathedral, it exhibits works by the monuments of Piazza dei Miracoli with bas-reliefs, capitals and the Treasury of the Cathedral with silverware, furniture and a collection of Egyptian antiquities from theEtruscan and Roman Galleries of the Cemetery.

Pisa (8 Km)

Museo Nazionale degli Strumenti per il Calcolo

The Museum of Calculation Instruments was founded in 1989 with the aim of preserving and restoring the scientific instruments received up to us. The exhibition is divided into three parts: scientific instruments, calculators and large calculators. The exhibition is accompanied by exhaustive explanations that help the visitor to better understand the route.

Pisa (8 Km)

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta

It is a very impressive church of the eleventh century. The interior consists of five naves. It was made in clear multi-colored marble by Busketos and Rainaldus.

Pisa (8 Km)

Camposanto Monumentale

The Cemetery is converted into an art gallery with the most precious heritage: thefrescoes by artists such as Piero di Puccio, the "Master from Triumph of Death", andpreparatory drawings or preliminary sketches of the masters.

Pisa (8 Km)

Museo del Camposanto Vecchio

Pisa (8 Km)

Battistero

In the twelfth century was built as the second building in the field, according to the plans by Diotisalvi. It has a circular plan. The baptismal font is situated in the exact center, over three steps, and it is the work of Guido di Como by XIII cent

Pisa (8 Km)

Piazza dei Miracoli

The square is located on the north-west side of the city. Here there are four monuments that are an allegory of life: the Baptistery - Birth: the Cathedral - Christianity, the Leaning Tower - the life and the cemetery - death.

Pisa (9 Km)

Cimitero Israelitico Largo Cocco Griffi

The Jewish cemetery of Pisa dates back to the second half of the 17th century, this land was granted by the Grand Duke of Tuscany in exchange for the one, not far away, where the Jewish cemetery was initially hosted. In the cemetery there are also numerous tombs of Jews from Spain and Portugal.

Pisa (15 Km)

Parco di San Rossore

The San Rossore Park in Pisa was established in 1979, and occupies an area of 23,114. In the park there are the estates of Migliarino, San Rossore, Coltano and Tombolo. Very close to the city, it is considered an inexhaustible green lung, an attractive place of great environmental and landscape value.

Pisa (17 Km)

Spiaggia di Tirrenia

Marina di Pisa (18 Km)

Bosco di Cornacchiaia

The Forest of Cornacchiaia is a natural oasis that is located inside the Migliarino Natural Park. It is a very large area, of about 89 hectares and is located on the property of the Municipality of Pisa. In the Woods there are a large number of freshwater channels surrounded by thick vegetation.

Other attractions in Navacchio

Walls, towers and gates

Torri e Mura Nord

Museums

Museo di Arte Sacra

The museum of sacred art has collections of sacred furnishings in noble metal ancient from the 16th — 17th centuries. It opened on 4 December 1993 and has over 120 exhibits of fine works of art. It also has precious liturgical vestments from the period between the XVI-17th centuries. In addition, the 20 wooden relics that are dated at the metta of the 18th century.

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San Ranieri Hotel

Pisa (4 Km) - Via Filippo Mazzei, 2 - - Cisanello

e-mail www +3950971951

Il Piccolo Rooms

Pontedera (11 Km) - Viale Rinaldo Piaggio, 58

e-mail www +393332500345

Camping Village iNTERNATIONAL St.Michael

Pisa (15 Km) - Via Della Bigattiera Lato Mare,24

e-mail www +395033041

The Camping Village St. Michael is to Pisa just a few meters from the sea and it is the ideal solution to plan excursions throughout Tuscany. It owns a wonderful private sand beach in the heart of natural Park St. Rossore and swimming pool. Wellness, cleaning, food and wine, convenience, professionalism, all this at the right price. Unique for convenience, it is located just a few kilometers from the Harbour of Livorno where you can board for Corsica, Sardinia, Elba Island. Nature, sea and traditions are all included. Near the historic centre of Pisa, the city of the Leaning Tower, but away from pollution and chaos. Good communication roads, well linked to bus stops, train stations, harbours and airports. To few kilometers from the exit of the highway Pisa Centro. In the heart of Tuscany, the Camping Village St. Michael is the best way to visit cities such as Lucca, S.Gimignano, Volterra, Siena and Florence. The Camping Village is recommended for families with children and for all those who like to spend vacations in tranquility especially for couples who are looking relaxation and privacy.

Agriturismo Podere Costantino

Terricciola (22 Km) - Via Podernuovo, 7 - 56030 Morrona - Terricciola - Pisa

e-mail www +393286625739/+390587655198

Podere Costantino is a welcoming property in the countryside, surrounded by the gorgeous Colline Pisane (Pisa 's hills). Located at the heart of Tuscany, it gives access to the best the region has to offer: beauties of nature, unique artistic treasures of cities such as Pisa, Volterra and San Giminiano, Florence, Siena and Lucca and at only 40 km from the seacoast. The Villa Farmhouse has four lovely apartments in a Heavenly Charming Location enjoying the stunning Pisa’s hills view. The apartments are situated in an excellent location on the ground and first floor with beautiful swimming pool (12x6m), away from traffic. Podere Costantino is located at the heart of Toscany, it gives access to the best the region has to offer: beauties of nature, unique artistic treasures of cities such as Pisa, Volterra and San Gimignano (30 Km), Florence, Siena, Lucca and at only 40 km from the seacoast. The apartments are ideal for couples and families, they are wide, spacious and bright, provided of all comfort. The apartments have direct access on a private garden with table and chairs to enable dining and relaxation.

Agriturismo Germagnana

San Miniato (23 Km) - Via Montebicchieri, 40/C - Stibbio - San Miniato

e-mail www +39Num.Verde800-913.036

Podere Casavecchia

Chianni (27 Km) - Via Campagna, 157 - Casavecchia

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In a country house looking out over 180° of the enchanting Volterra panorama,The Podere Casa Vecchia is located in Chianni (Pisa), 10km from the hot springs of Casciana Terme and is a very convenient starting point to explore the major artistic and cultural meccas of Tuscany. The Podere Casa Vecchia is a wonderfully remodeled colonial structure, surrounded by meadows, woods, and olive groves, and houses antique furniture that will make you feel right at home. a lounge area, a kitchen, and a large, cozy fireplace that will help you relax. The Podere Casa Vecchia is a perfect getaway for groups or families. In the large meadow behind the house, you’ll find a large terrace complete with a barbeque grill, a picnic table, and a spacious area where you can relax in the shade of a majestic oak tree. We can host up to 10 people. The pricing can vary according to the number of guests and duration of stay.

Things to do in Navacchio Italy – what to see attractions and activities

What To See near Navacchio

Chiesa di San Jacopo in Zambra

Museo Anatomico della Facoltà di Veterinaria

Stazione Leopolda

Museo Nazionale di San Matteo

Gabinetto di Disegni e Stampe

Palazzo Roncioni

Teatro Sant'Andrea

Statua di Kinzica

Palazzo Toscanelli

Sinagoga

Teatro Verdi

Palazzo Ruschi

Gipsoteca del Dipartimento di Scienze Archeologiche

Palazzo Gambacorti

Palazzo Agostini

Domus Mazziniana

Cinema Teatro Lux

Palazzo Blu

Palazzo della Sapienza

Chiesa di Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri

Piazza dei Cavalieri

Palazzo Vitelli

Palazzo dell'orologio Torre del Conte Ugolino

Chiesa di San Rocco

Collezioni Egittologiche dell'Università di Pisa

Chiesa di Santa Maria della Spina

Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Reale

Palazzo Reale

Mura antica

Torre dell'Orologio

Palazzo da Scorno

Palazzo Quaratesi

Palazzo delle Vedove

Ex Convento delle Benedettine Lungarno

Museo ed Orto Botanico

Orto Botanico Pisa

Torre del Soccorso

Palazzo dell'arcivescovado

Arsenale Mediceo Lungarno Ranieri Simonelli

Museo dell'Istituto di Anatomia Umana Normale

Ospizio dei Trovatelli

Cittadella e Arsenale Repubblicano

La Torre Pendente

Museo delle Sinopie

Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Museo Nazionale degli Strumenti per il Calcolo

Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta

Camposanto Monumentale

Museo del Camposanto Vecchio

Battistero

Piazza dei Miracoli

Cimitero Israelitico Largo Cocco Griffi

Parco di San Rossore

Spiaggia di Tirrenia

Bosco di Cornacchiaia

Other attractions in Navacchio

Torri e Mura Nord

Museo di Arte Sacra

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