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Porto Pisano

1421 in Europe15th century in the Republic of FlorenceHistory of GenoaHistory of PisaMediterranean port cities and towns in Italy
Republic of Pisa

Porto Pisano, also known as Triturrita, was the main seaport of the Republic of Pisa, located on the Ligurian Sea coast close to the mouth of the Arno River. In the 13th century, at its peak, Porto Pisano was one of the most important sea ports in Italy, which rivaled if not surpassed both Genoa and Venice.In the Battle of Meloria in 1284 Porto Pisano was blockaded by the Genoese fleet, and Pisa suffered a heavy defeat, which eventually resulted in its decline. Subsequently, Porto Pisano was controlled by Genoa. On August 28, 1421, the port was sold to Florence which has chosen to use Livorno as its principal seaport, since Porto Pisano suffered from increasing alluvial deposits, and the coastline had moved away from the port. After the 16th century, it ceased entirely to be used. Currently the site of Porto Pisano is occupied by San Piero a Grado, a suburb of Pisa.

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Porto Pisano
Parco Giovanni Paolo II, Pisa

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Parco Giovanni Paolo II
56100 Pisa
Tuscany, Italy
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