Arezzo
An ancient town in eastern Tuscany, known for Piero della Francesca's fresco cycle The Legend of the True Cross, a sloping main square, and a famous antiques market.
About 80 km from Florence, roughly 1 hour by train. The frescoes of The Legend of the True Cross in the Basilica of San Francesco are an early Renaissance masterpiece (reservation required, about €8). The sloping Piazza Grande is surrounded by medieval towers and Vasari's loggia, and it was a filming location for the film Life Is Beautiful. On the first weekend of each month, one of Italy's largest antiques fairs is held. In June and September, the medieval jousting festival Giostra del Saracino takes place. The town also has a cathedral and the Vasari House.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- The Mall Luxury Outlets
- Siena
- Chianti Wine Region
- Monteriggioni
- Fiesole
- San Miniato al Monte
- Piazzale Michelangelo
- Basilica of Santa Croce