Archbishop's Palace, Archbishop residence in Piazza dell'Arcivescovado, Pisa, Italy.
The Archbishop's Palace is a building in Pisa with a neo-Renaissance facade of plastered walls and stone at corners and windows. It now houses the Archives of the Archdiocese of Pisa, containing historical documents and ecclesiastical records on Via Monsignor Ugo Camozzo.
The building took its current form through major renovations between 1461 and 1473 under Archbishop Filippo de' Medici, who commissioned a large cloister. This was a time of renewal and strengthening of church power in Pisa.
The courtyard inside features a statue of Moses by Andrea Vaccà from the 18th century and busts of various Pisan archbishops from different centuries. These sculptures show the artistic tradition and the importance the church gave to this place over time.
Access to the archives and building requires prior arrangement since it functions as an institutional archive. It is best to check in advance about opening times and access conditions.
Archaeological excavations beneath the palace uncovered Etruscan objects and remains of a Roman house from the late Republic through late antiquity. These findings show the site was used for important buildings for thousands of years.
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