Palazzo Pretorio
Palazzo Pretorio stands along the Lungarno Galilei in Pisa, a Renaissance Revival palace built to replace an older medieval fortress that once housed the governor. Today you notice its wide, classically inspired façade and an expansive portico that opens toward the river, a design choice by Alessandro Gherardesca after a competition in the early 19th century. The project evolved from an earlier, more ornate plan by Giuseppe Martelli, but the final design, begun in the 1820s, embraced economy and clarity. Work continued until 1829, with Giuseppe Caluri completing the final touches as costs rose. A major restoration followed the 1846 earthquake that damaged the tower and clock, underscoring the building’s vulnerability to seismic events. …
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