Canonica
The Canonica stands as a sober counterpoint to the ornate bustle of the Piazza dei Cavalieri in Pisa, a building whose presence marks the southern edge of the square. It was built in 1566, designed by the architect Davide Fortini, on a site that previously housed medieval structures, with the broader redesign of the piazza guided by Giorgio Vasari. The palace was conceived to house the knights-priests of the Order of Santo Stefano, a detail that anchors its purpose in the religious and military orders that shaped Renaissance Pisa. The construction progressed into the 17th century, with subsequent enlargements that reflect the evolving needs of its occupants. …
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