The Church of Santa Maria della Spina, situated on the Lungarno Gambacorti, has reopened to the public following restoration work that began last March.

The ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Pisa, Michele Conti; the Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Culture, Filippo Bedini; the President of the Pisa Foundation, Stefano Del Corso; the Archpriest of the Cathedral, Monsignor Giuliano Catarsi; the President of the Inner Wheel Club Pisa, Franca Carmela Paola Zita Mazzeo; and the Past President, Isabella Fanti Latella.

During the ceremony, the video “Santa Maria della Spina. The Invisible Church” was also screened; it was conceived, directed and coordinated by Massimo Gasperini, who was also responsible for the architectural survey and the creation of the architectural and urban models. The project draws on 3D reconstructive models and computer-generated animations by Stefano Bertelli, filming and editing by Francesco Cappello, an in-depth analysis of Fibonacci’s theory by Marco Guerrazzi, and iconographic and art-historical consultancy by Mariagiulia Burresi. The video will be shown on the screen inside the church, offering visitors a further resource for learning about the history, architectural evolution and artistic value of this jewel of Pisa’s heritage.

Throughout November, the church will be open, with free admission, at the following times:

• SATURDAY: from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 6 pm;
• SUNDAY: from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 6 pm;