Pisa: Entry Ticket to Camposanto Monumentale
ID: GYG1163654-1782363
Catégorie:
Pays: Italie
Durée du projet:
1 jours
Description
Step inside Pisa’s monumental cemetery and admire centuries-old frescoes. Wander marble corridors lined with historic tombs and Roman sarcophagi.
Discover the tranquil beauty of Pisa’s Camposanto Monumentale, a remarkable medieval cemetery on Piazza del Duomo. Founded in 1277, this serene enclosure was designed to provide a dignified resting place for the city’s most notable citizens and now stands as a unique testament to centuries of art, history, and devotion.
Begin your visit by exploring the long marble corridors, where sunlight filters through Gothic arches and illuminates ancient Roman sarcophagi and intricately carved tombs. The inner walls are adorned with extraordinary frescoes from the 14th and 15th centuries, including the haunting “Triumph of Death” and “Last Judgement” by Bonamico Buffalmacco, inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy. Continue your journey along the northern wall to admire the “Stories of Pisan Saints” and scenes from the Old Testament, painted by masters such as Andrea Bonaiuti, Antonio Veneziano, Spinello Aretino, and Benozzo Gozzoli.
As you walk, you’ll encounter sepulchral monuments dedicated to renowned professors of Pisa’s university and members of the Medici family, reflecting the city’s intellectual and political legacy. The Camposanto also houses an archaeological collection, with Roman epigraphs and artifacts gathered from local excavations and former churches. Since the 19th century, it has served as one of Europe’s earliest public museums, preserving the city’s memory in marble and paint.
Your visit ends in the peaceful cloister, a contemplative space perfect for reflection or further exploration of Pisa’s historic center.
Faits saillants
- Feel the peaceful atmosphere of a medieval cemetery surrounded by art and history
- Marvel at restored frescoes, including the iconic “Triumph of Death”
- Stroll marble corridors lined with ancient Roman sarcophagi
- Discover tombs of Pisa’s university scholars and Medici family members
- Explore one of Europe’s first public museums in the heart of Pisa
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Wear comfortable shoes; marble floors may be slippery.
Photography allowed without flash.
Large bags must be left at the cloakroom.
Wheelchair access is limited in some areas.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The only valid entry ticket is the original ticket saved on a device or printed on paper.
The admission ticket must not be tampered with and must display all its contents, including the price.
If a ticket different from the official PDF is presented at the entrance, the ticket holder may not be authorised to visit the monument or museum.
Any irregularities will be reported to the supervisory authorities.
INCLUS
- Entry ticket to Camposanto Monumentale
- Access to fresco galleries
- Access to archaeological collection
- Digital audio guide app (available in Italian, English, French and Spanish)
- Booking fee of 2 Euros
NON INCLUS
- Guided tour
- Meals and beverages
- Transportation
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
