Cittadella Vecchia, Medieval fortress in Pisa, Italy
The Cittadella Vecchia stands at the western edge of Pisa's walls, featuring the 18-meter-tall Guelf Tower and remnants of ancient shipyards along the Arno River.
Originally built as a naval arsenal in the 13th century, the fortress underwent transformation after the Florentine conquest of 1406, marking a shift from maritime to military purposes.
The fortress contains coats of arms of Florentine Commissioners who governed Pisa, reflecting the political transition from an independent maritime republic to Florentine control.
Visitors can explore the public park surrounding the fortress and view the Museum of Ancient Ships housed in the preserved Medicean shipyards.
The Guelf Tower, reconstructed after the 1944 bombings, provides a defensive counterpart to the former Ghibelline Tower, representing the historical rivalry between these factions.
Location: Pisa
Part of: city walls of Pisa
Address: Via Nicola Pisano, 8
GPS coordinates: 43.71471,10.38996
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:56
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