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the ancient ships of pisa
location: Cantiere delle Navi Antiche di Pisa and Centro di Restauro del Legno Bagnato
The Pisa area is wet by a limited arm of the sea with no marine sites of particular interest to deep-sea diving. The names of sound divers, who not only dive but also train and promote most of the year, are to be found on the attached sheets. However, the area features a site of extraordinary archaeological significance that is no doubt capable of arousing strong emotions, even in scuba divers. It is the Site of the Ancient Ships of Pisa, which were
brought to light while the Pisa San Rossore railway station was under renovation in 1998. In fact, in a few months, 16 ancient Roman shipwrecks were individuated (the number has now risen to approximately 30, including whole or partially preserved hulls) swept away centuries ago by furious floods. The site is now equipped with a laboratory, which is unique in Europe to process and restore wet wood, and with other laboratories for ceramics and for
chemical and geological surveys. The site of the Ancient Ships of Pisa is a few minutes
away from famous Piazza dei Miracoli. Therefore, we can define it as another, albeit archaeological, miracle that the city offers to its visitors.
Cantiere delle Navi Antiche di Pisa and Centro di Restauro del Legno Bagnato
Address: Via Ranuccio Bianchi Bandinelli (formerly Via Andrea Pisano, 64D)
Only guided visits are possible.
To book: toll-free number 848-580103 or 055
03215446 or e-mail info@coidra.it
website : www.cantierenavipisa.it
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