Pisa - San Michele in Borgo

The little Church of San Michele, on the north (right) bank of the Arno, was built at some time before 990, perhaps on the site of a Roman Temple of Mars. Rebuilding in the 14th century gave it a facade (by Fra Agnelli) which shows the transition from Romanesque to Gothic. The church suffered heavy damage from air raids in 1944, and during rebuilding and restoration work a 13th century fresco of St Michael was brought to light over the left-hand doorway.