The Ancient Ships of Pisa: Medici Shipyards

The Grand Duke Cosimo I de Medici had grand plans for Pisa's maritime prowess. Not only did he design the arsenal to build up naval might, but he even forged his own military order linked to the sea – the Order of the Knights of Santo Stefano. Inside the Medici Shipyards, you'll be able to learn about Pisa's history and just how important water has been throughout the centuries; from the ravages of flooding and hydrogeological instability, to trading and naval power.