Pisa Charterhouse

The monastery complex features marble facades, octagonal fountains, cloisters, chapels, and gardens spread across multiple courtyards and buildings on Mount Pisano's slopes.

The monastery, established in the 1300s, underwent substantial renovations during the Napoleonic period when French monks sought refuge from religious persecution.

The structure contains a collection of religious artworks, frescoes, and architectural elements that demonstrate the evolution of Baroque design in monastic buildings.

The Natural History Museum of the University of Pisa occupies part of the monastery, displaying scientific collections including whale skeletons and geological specimens.

Monks were buried without coffins or tombstones in the small cemetery, reflecting their belief in the insignificance of earthly identities after death.

Location: Calci

Inception: 1981

Official opening: 1981

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Website: https://msn.unipi.it

GPS coordinates: 43.72180,10.52368

Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:25