Attraction · Pisa · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Santa Maria della Spina in Pisa

Santa Maria della Spina is an attraction in Pisa, Tuscany. This place has a story in the app. 41 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 380 m you'll find a water point, a bench and a public toilet.

Directions in Google Maps

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The story

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Story · Santa Maria della Spina

You're standing at Santa Maria della Spina, a tiny church on the bank of the Arno in Pisa. Small, yes, but take a proper look. This is one of the real gems of Gothic architecture in Italy. The whole thing is built of marble, laid in bands of different colours. On top you get a forest of little spires, pointed gables, niches and rose windows. It looks less like a building and more like a jewellery box.

Read the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Nov-Feb Tu-Su 10:00-14:00; Mar-Oct Tu-Fr 10:30-13:30,14:30-18:00; Mar-Oct Sa,Su 10:00-13:30,14:30-19:00
Visitors: 92,804 a year (2025)

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Santa Maria della Spina

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 41 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Santa Maria della Spina open?

Nov-Feb Tu-Su 10:00-14:00; Mar-Oct Tu-Fr 10:30-13:30,14:30-18:00; Mar-Oct Sa,Su 10:00-13:30,14:30-19:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 180 m and a public toilet at 380 m.