Nestled among the rolling hills of eastern Tuscany, Arezzo is a city that enchants all who visit. Less crowded than the more famous Florence or Siena, it retains an authentic and discreet charm, made of stone, art, and breathtaking views. It's a city you discover step by step, letting yourself be guided by the sound of bells and the scents of its ancient villages.
A journey through history
Founded by the Etruscans with the name of ArretiumArezzo is one of the oldest cities in Tuscany. Its millennia-old past is visible everywhere: from the medieval walls to the archaeological finds in the "Gaio Cilnio Mecenate" National Archaeological Museum, up to the imposing Roman Amphitheatre, witness of the imperial period.
During the Middle Ages, Arezzo experienced a period of great splendor as a free municipality. Its towers and noble palaces still bear witness to the power of the ancient Arezzo families.
Arezzo: the city of art
Arezzo It is an unmissable stop for art lovers. In the heart of the city is the Basilica of Saint Francis, which houses one of the absolute masterpieces of the Renaissance: Piero della Francesca's fresco cycle, The Legend of the True Cross. Its light and perspectives have enchanted generations of artists and scholars. No less fascinating is the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Donatus, which dominates the city from above with its Gothic stained glass windows and solemn atmosphere.
In short, Arezzo is a city worth visiting above all for its art, but without forgetting the beautiful landscapes and the typical culinary delicacies of Tuscany.
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