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Museum of Sacred Art - Bientina

Indirizzo: Borgo della Pieve, 2
CAP: 56031
Comune: Bientina
Località: Bientina
Telefono: 0587 758437 - 0587 758445
Fax: 0587 758428

The Museum of the Pieve, or small church, of Bientina has been open since 1993 and houses one of the most beautiful collections of religious accessories in noble metal dating back to between the 16th and 18th centuries inclusive.

The display consists of more than 120 objects, including candlesticks, chalices, monstrances, reliquaries, vases and lamps produced by the most renowned silversmiths of the Lucchese, Pisan, Florentine, Neapolitan and French schools.

The 20 reliquaries in gilded wood, which date back to the mid 18th century, deserve special mention. Moreover, the collection includes valuable liturgical hangings from the 16th to the end of the 17th century.

Notes
The museum may be visited by booking in advance. Closed in August.
Free entry.
Contact the town council – Culture Office - Tel.0587 758445

How to get there by car
From Pisa: take the motorway (S.G.C. Firenze-Pisa-Livorno) and take the Pontedera exit, then follow the SS439 (national road) towards Lucca, then take the turning for Bientina
By bus
From Pisa: extra-urban CPT bus for Buti.

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