Chiesa del Santo Sepolcro
The Chiesa del Santo Sepolcro stands out in Pisa for its octagonal plan, a distinctive form that echoes the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and signals its early 12th‑century origins under the guidance of architect Diotisalvi. Built in 1113, the church is a tangible expression of the Romanesque in Pisa, its centralization and geometry reflecting a shared medieval desire to embody sacred space in a compact, symbolic volume. Diotisalvi, also linked to the nearby Baptistery, is believed to have designed the elevation plan for this centrally planned church, a claim that connects Santo Sepolcro to Pisa’s broader Romanesque repertoire. The edifice likely served the Knights Hospitaller of St. …
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