There is one Toscana to be discovered outside the classic tourist routes focused on the itineraries of Florence, Siena e Pisa. Among the protagonists of this hidden Tuscany there is also the little one village of Anghiari in the province of Arezzo. Many have already noticed its beauty. Not for nothing does it fall into the list of most beautiful villages in Italy. It has also been designated orange flag e slow city for its relentless enhancement of its own identity and cultural heritage.
Il village of Anghiari is immersed in the green of the rolling Tuscan hills, nestled between the Monti Rognosi Nature Reserve and the Montedoglio lake. The thirteenth-century walls that limit the perimeter of the small town give a timeless atmosphere. Everything seems to have stopped at Middle Ages.
With an upturned nose through the streets of the village of Anghiari
In village of Anghiari the medieval air exudes from its ancient stone buildings. And those walls were witnesses of a fundamental passage for the time. In fact, in the valley below, the so-called "Plain of the Battle"The famous one went on stage Battle of Anghiari which saw the Florentine army overwhelm the Milanese invaders. The battle remained so etched in the memory of the Florentines that in 1503 they commissioned the genius of Leonardo da Vinci to create a fresco on the wall of the Hall of the '500 di Palazzo Vecchio. Unfortunately the work has been lost, and today there are only some sketches of artists who were lucky enough to see it. Walking with the nose up through the streets of village of Anghiari the first thing you will notice is the Clock tower. Continuing to wander through the small streets of the center, you will not fail to notice the two main buildings: Marzocco Palace e Taglieschi Palace.
The first also nicknamed "Palace of the Battle”Houses a museum dedicated to the war event. It is not just a reconstruction of the famous episode, but a real journey through the history of village of Anghiari from its origins to the present day. Taglieschi Palace instead it houses a whole series of important works of art, such as the Madonna in polychrome wood of Jacopo della Quercia. Strolling outside the alleys of the center, you will surely come across Gardens of the Vicar. Here, among the greenery and all the colors of flowers that dot the entire village, you can enjoy a good coffee and enjoy the view of the relaxing expanses of greenery offered by the valley.
Tradition in the hands of the Anghiaresi
Stroll through the village of Anghiari it will be like taking a dip back in time. The smell of Middle Ages it will not only rise from the buildings, but also from its inhabitants intent on preserving and passing on their traditions. In the village there are many crafts still present: carvers, wicker weavers and wool weavers.
La seeds it is not only maintained through the survival of these ancient crafts, but also through many celebrations dating back centuries. The most famous is certainly the "Flared of Anghiari". Every 5 years in May, participants in the Flared they must show up in the central square by six in the morning. The latecomers are then picked up from their homes in a fully dressed up cart, and are hit by the throwing of eggs and flour by an enthusiastic crowd. In village of Anghiari time and tradition come together to recreate a unique atmosphere that you can only relive by immersing yourself in it, spirit and body.
