The Piazza Dante Alighieri is located behind the Palazzo della Sapienza in Pisa. It used to be the spot where merchants had their stores, but nowadays it is mainly a lunchtime hangout for students.
Piazza Dante Alighieri Pisa, a brief history.
The Piazza Dante Alighieri was constructed in the 14th century. At that time it was still called Piazza del Grano and was a place where trade was conducted. It was bordered by porticoes, including some twenty shops where craftsmen sold their wares.
After Lorenzo Il Magnifico had the Palazzo dell’Università built in the district in the 15th century, it changed all its appearance. The Piazza del Grano was renamed Piazza Dante and the Piazza delle Vettovaglie became the city’s new market square.
The current Piazza Dante Alighieri is rectangular in shape. It has two large central lawn areas and is bordered by the Palazzo dell’Università and the equally imposing 1920’s Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca, Pisa e Livorno on the south side. The ground floors of several buildings on the north side are taken up by restaurants and bars.
Piazza Dante Alighieri, Pisa
Bibliography
Bertini, Luca, Pisa itinerari. Guida alla visita della città .
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