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Palazzo Blu

Lungarno Gambacorti 9, 56125 Pisa, Italy
+39 (0)50 916.950
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Ranked #10 of 34 attractions in Pisa
Type: Museums, Art Museums
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Made in NZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

A former home of a wealthy family now houses exhibition space, cafe, restaurant, gift & bookstore, free lockers (small ones for day bags, not for large suitcases) and clean toilets. Current exhibitions included Anna Anni opera costumes and paintings by Artemesia. Regardless of whether the exhibitions are to your taste or not, is a good opportunity to view the glamorous... More

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Acton, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013 via mobile

Go to the Arno River and look for blue palazzo on the south side. If it weren't so obvious,it could be called a "hidden gem." During our visit in mid-April there were two outstanding exhibits: one of the late Renaissance painter Artemisia Gentilischi; the other of costumes by Anna Anni, long-time collaborator of Franco Zeffirelli. If they are still on... More

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Worcester
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

Located on the south bank of the river Arno, midway between the Ponte di Mezzo and the Ponte Solferino, the Palazzo Blu is a large old building housing an art gallery. It is easily identified by its bright blue coloured walls. There is quite an extensive range of general art work and furniture, presented in 18 separate rooms, each with... More

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Gello
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

Finally Pisa has a museum of International interest for artist lovers that are willing to fly miles away to see the works of famous artists. So far I have not missed one !

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

The Palazzo houses a permanent art collection, but more unusual is the chance to see a house still furnished as a grand residence.

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Petersfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

One of the best curated exhibitions I have been to in a long time. Gorgeous setting on the bank of the river and a really great gallery space

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2012

The paintings and sculpture are displayed in a series of room settings that display 19th century palazzo living. A pleasant change from are the medieval religious painting in most of the Pisan museums.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2012

I read all the reviews before going and decided the Palazzo sounded great, unfortuntely the wonderful exhibition on space had virtually no english, i hardly speak any italian so this was a really shame for me, although since it was free entry not so bad.

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South East England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2012

This was free to get into for both the permanent collection and the temporary exhibition on the universe. The permanent collection has beautiful furniture and some paintings. The temporary exhibition was definitely the highlight for me. There are lockers to store your belongings so you can freely explore. I didn't give a rating of 5 as the gift shop didn't... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2012 via mobile

From big bang to dark matter - a great informative work. Seniors get in free.

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