Logge di Banchi, Renaissance loggia near Arno River, Pisa, Italy
Logge di Banchi is a Renaissance loggia on Pisa's Arno riverbank with twelve marble pillars supporting a square base structure. An upper floor was added during the eighteenth century, and beneath the building lie public facilities including restrooms and shower services.
Bernardo Buontalenti designed this marketplace in 1603 under Grand Duke Ferdinando I de'Medici for trade in wool, silk, and grain. The structure underwent later modifications to adapt to the city's changing needs over the centuries.
The loggia serves as a vantage point for the Gioco del Ponte, a traditional team competition held on the nearby bridge. Visitors can experience this connection to local customs when exploring the space and understanding how it frames this important community event.
The site is directly on the Arno and easily reached by walking along the riverbank or through the city center. Visitors should note that access and opening hours may vary depending on local events and seasonal activities.
Excavations beneath the loggia uncovered thirteenth-century gold coins, now displayed at the Museum of San Matteo. These archaeological finds reveal the deep commercial history of this location.
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