A Jewel Box Fit For A Thorn: Pisa’s Santa Maria della Spina
Pisa's Santa Maria della Spina, a Gothic chapel often overlooked, showcases Pisa's Golden Age. Despite its modest size, it is richly adorned, reflecting the city's maritime prowess and artistic innovation during its peak in the 11-12th centuries.
Santa Maria della Spina is a tiny, compact jewel box adorned with numerous beautiful statues and carvings. Part of its beauty is the amount of adornment on such a small building. The number and scale of the carvings and statues would be impressive on a much larger church.
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