Religious site
Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri, Pisa
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Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri is a striking church on Piazza dei Cavalieri, built for the Knights of St. Stephen. Designed by Giorgio Vasari, its white marble façade features a distinctive stepped gable and decorative elements. Inside, the single nave is adorned with captured Ottoman naval flags and a coffered ceiling with gilded rosettes. The church houses artworks by Vasari and other Renaissance masters, including a painting of the Martyrdom of St. Stephen. It remains a place of worship and a testament to Pisa's maritime and knightly history.
Don't miss
- See the collection of Ottoman flags captured by the Knights in naval battles.
- Admire Vasari's altarpiece of the Martyrdom of St. Stephen.
- Look up at the ornate coffered ceiling with gold rosettes.
- Notice the marble inlay work on the floor and the marble pulpit.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri, Pisa
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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