What to see in Arezzo
Arezzo is a treasure chest, walking through its narrow streets will take you back in time until the Middle Ages that still persists in the architecture of the city. In Arezzo there are 25 centuries of history and, traces of its glorious past are kept in the historic center and in the surroundings of the city.
But what is there to see in Arezzo? Although part of the medieval city was destroyed during World War II, the center of Arezzo still boasts beautiful monuments, churches, palaces and museums. Your visit can only start from Piazza Grande (or Vasari), undoubtedly one of the most beautiful squares in Italy. Built by the architect Vasari and shaped on a difference in height, it is a marvel overlooked by important buildings such as Palazzo Tofani, the Lappoli Tower, the Vasari Loggias, the Pieve di Santa Maria, the Court Palace and the Palazzo della Fraità dei Laici. If you are in Arezzo on the first weekend of the month, in Piazza Grande the appointment is held with Fiera Antiquaria, the vintage market of the city.
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Don't miss a visit to theParish church of Santa Maria, one of the most beautiful and interesting churches in Arezzo in Romanesque style, to cap your attention will be the bell tower that here call a hundred holes, because of the fork windows. The interior of the church houses the polyptych of Pietro Lorenzetti. On the remains of an ancient early Christian church today you will find theCathedral of San Donato, the Gothic-style church is illuminated by thestained glass windowsby Guillame de Marcillat. Among the most important works in the Duomo you can admire the fresco of Maddalena by Piero della Francesca, painted in the left aisle.
You will also find one of Piero della Francesca's most important works in theBasilica of San Francesco, here you will be able to admireThe Legend of the True Cross,the cycle of frescoes inspired by the Golden Legend. After a visit to the church, it is worth a stop at theMedicea Fortressand its beautiful green space, the Prato Park. Just below the park you will find thePetrarch's housethat you can visit. Did you know that there is also a small well here that was mentioned in the Decameron? Do not miss the view that you can enjoy from the small park where the ruins of thePeople's Captain's Palace:Palazzo Pretorio is spectacular.
There is another church that you absolutely must not miss in your itinerary to discover Arezzo, it is theBasilica of San Domenico, a very simple church in Roman-Gothic style that houses the first work made byCimabue, the Crucifix. You can't visit Arezzo and get lostVasari Housewhich today is a museum, here you can see the Chamber of The Muses, that of Fame and the Arts, the chamber of Abraham and the Hall of the Camino.
Reach Piazza della Libertà to admire Palazzo dei Priori, characterized by the 14th-century tower, is the seat of the municipality of Arezzo. Among the most beautiful museums in the city, visit theNational Museum of Medieval and Modern Artospitato all’interno di Palazzo Bruni Ciocchi, qui troverete una importante collezione di dipinti di artisti aretini. Prima di lasciare la città, non perdete la visitaai resti dell’Anfiteatro Romano risalente costruito nel I secolo d.C, in questa area troverete anche il Museo Archeologico.
WHAT TO SEE IN AREZZO
- Piazza Grande
- Tofani Palace
- Lapponi Tower
- Palazzo Pretorio
- Parish church of Santa Maria
- Basilica of San Francesco
- Cathedral of San Donato
- Medicea Fortress
- Park of Prato
- House of Petrarch
- Vasari House
- National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art
- Media Museum
- archaeological Museum
- Roman amphitheater
Information
- Supplement of € 20 for the addition of a 3rd bed (purple room only)
- Children under 2 years old can stay for free in the room with two adults
- Animals are not allowed
Contacts
- Tel: (+39) 392 111 1551
- Mail: info@lerimedicampagna.it
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