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National Museum of San Matteo (Museo Nazionale di San Matteo)

Piazza San Matteo in Soarta | Lungarno Mediceo, 56100 Pisa, Italy
39 050 541865
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Ranked #12 of 34 attractions in Pisa
Type: Art Museums, Museums
Owner description: National Museum of San Matteo, which is housed in the Benedictine Monastery, features a group of paintings from the 12th- to 18th- centuries, and a... more » Owner description: National Museum of San Matteo, which is housed in the Benedictine Monastery, features a group of paintings from the 12th- to 18th- centuries, and a rich collection of sculpture from the Pisano School. « less
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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2012

This museum is beautiful - if you like Italian art from the 12th to 15th centuries, then you will love it. It is slightly difficult to find from the map but it's well worth persevering until you find it. We could not believe that we appeared to be the only people in the museum! The exhibits are fantastically displayed in... More

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pisa
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12 attraction reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2012

This is the place where one can see and experience the great Pisan art of the time of the buildings of the famous monuments.

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Hollywood, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2012

Has many collection of statues from catholic religion, good to see but I was not very impress.

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Scotland
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Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012

This was an amazing collection of religious works and crosses. Unfortunately they don't have sufficient air conditioning and I was surprised how quiet the place was in July. No water or food and basic toilet facilities. There are free lockers but no photos allowed. Signage is poor and some key exhibits were not present when I visited.

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Lymington, Hampshire,England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

With everybody going to the Piazza to see the leaning tower the museum seemed to be bypassed by many. We found it absolutely fascinating. The way that the history of the items had been developed was wonderful.

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

Didn't expect this museum but it had lots to see and like (even if smaller than many). Worth a sticky nose in.

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Chicago
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

Most people who visit Pisa see the tower and then go home. But that is a big mistake. This small museum has a terrific collection of late medieval and early Renaissance art. It was recently renovated, and it is never crowded. Trust me: it's well worth a visit.

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Dublin
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2011

Donatello sculpture not on display.Main purpose of visit.Low on information.

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Harstad, Norway
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2011

Impressive how they present the culture that was the foundation to to days living

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atlanta
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2011

Didn't realize what a good collection this museum had, it's definitely worth seeking out. There are works from Fra Angelico, Pisano, Simon Martini, atmospheric sculpture room, high tech display explaining the tryptich by Martini, unfortunately no shop.

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