Sant'Anna, church building in Pisa, Italy
Sant'Anna is a church and former Benedictine convent in Pisa, built starting in 1406 and today serving as a university school. The building features a simple facade with stucco details, a large single hall with cross-vaulted arches supported by four pillars, and a brick bell tower with a pointed roof.
Benedictine nuns began construction of this complex in 1406 and consecrated the church in 1426. Over the centuries it underwent several renovations, notably in the 1740s by the Melani brothers, and after the convent closed in 1786, the building was adapted for use as a school.
Sant'Anna takes its name from its founders, the Benedictine nuns who established a convent here starting in 1406. Today, students and visitors use this space for classes and concerts, keeping the long tradition of learning alive within these walls.
The building sits near cafes and restaurants in Pisa's historic center and is easily reached on foot. The simple layout and peaceful gardens provide a pleasant place to linger, and regular concerts and art events draw visitors throughout the year.
A notable feature is the 1850 organ built by organ maker Nicomede Agati from Pistoia, which after recent restoration still fills the space with music during concerts. In the former monastery area are frescoes from the 13th century and scenes from the life of Saint Filippo Gambacorti.
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