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Practical info — Arezzo

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💡 Tips

  • Best time to see the frescoes in the Basilica of San Francesco is early morning to avoid crowds.
  • Parking is strictly regulated; use the Pietri car park with escalators to the upper town.
  • The Antiques Fair (Fiera Antiquaria) takes place on the first Sunday of the month and preceding Saturday; expect crowds.
  • Grab an espresso standing at the bar, it's cheaper than sitting down, as is the local custom.

🍽 Food

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Pappardelle al sugo di lepre

Local specialty pasta, try it in a traditional osteria in the historic center.

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Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Famous Tuscan steak, find it at a local trattoria near Piazza Grande.

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Cantucci with Vin Santo

Almond biscuits with sweet wine, available in bakeries around town.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Gold jewelry

Arezzo is famous for its goldsmithing; explore shops around Corso Italia.

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Antiques

Look for small antique shops scattered throughout the historic center.

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Fortezza Medicea

Medici Fortress, offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding valleys.

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Il Prato

A large public park well-suited for a relaxing stroll or picnic under the trees.

Highlights of 2026

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Arezzo is a sophisticated Tuscan city that features a rich blend of history, art, and artisanal excellence. Often less crowded than Florence, it allows visitors to appreciate its treasures at a slower pace. The city's gold industry is legendary, dating back to Etruscan times and making it one of the wealthiest municipalities in Italy. Its crowning architectural jewel is the Piazza Grande, a beautifully slanted square surrounded by medieval towers and Renaissance arcades designed by Giorgio Vasari. Arezzo is globally famous for the Bacci Chapel in the Basilica of San Francesco, which houses Piero della Francesca’s 'The Legend of the True Cross' frescoes, a pinnacle of Renaissance art. Birthplace of the poet Petrarch and the polymath Vasari, the city breathes culture. Every first Sunday of the month, the historic center transforms into Italy's premier antiques market, drawing visitors from across Europe to search for rare finds among its winding cobblestone streets.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

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Geography

Population
100,734
Coordinates
43.46330, 11.88000

Facts

  • Arezzo's jewelry district processes hundreds of tons of gold annually
  • Piero della Francesca's frescoes were created between 1452 and 1466
  • Piazza Grande features a vertical drop of nearly 5 meters
  • Located approximately 80 kilometers southeast of Florence
  • The Duomo of San Donato houses exceptional stained glass by Marcillat
  • Guido of Arezzo invented modern musical notation here in the 11th century

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Sights in the town Arezzo (9)

Basilica di San Francesco

Home to the world-renowned fresco cycle The Legend of the True Cross by Piero della Francesca, painted in the 15th century.

Piazza Grande

One of Italy's most beautiful squares, known for its sloping surface and the biennial Giostra del Saracino medieval joust.

Cattedrale di San Donato

A Gothic cathedral standing on the city's highest point, housing stained glass by Marcillat and a fresco by Piero della Francesca.

Santa Maria della Pieve

A Romanesque church featuring an extraordinary facade with multiple columns and a distinctive bell tower.

Casa di Vasari

The former home of the artist and architect Giorgio Vasari, decorated with frescoes and paintings by his own hand.

Fortezza Medicea

Built in the 16th century, this fortress features panoramic views of Arezzo and the surrounding Tuscan countryside from its ramparts.

Anfiteatro Romano

Ruins of a 2nd-century Roman amphitheater, located next to the city's archaeological museum in the southern part of the center.

Museo Archeologico Gaio Cilnio Mecenate

Housed in a former monastery, this museum displays significant Etruscan and Roman finds from the local area.

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This swimming pool in Arezzo has a diverse water world for leisure fun with the family.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 'Antikvárius Vásár' (Antiques Fair) in Arezzo?
It is the oldest and largest antiques market in Italy, held every first Sunday of the month.
Which famous movie was filmed in Arezzo?
Large parts of the Oscar-winning film 'Life is Beautiful' by Roberto Benigni were filmed here.
Where can I find the frescoes by Piero della Francesca?
His masterpiece 'Legend of the True Cross' is located in the Basilica of San Francesco.
Is Arezzo hilly?
Yes, the old town rises steadily; the Cathedral is located at the highest point of the city.
What is the 'Giostra del Saracino'?
A traditional medieval jousting tournament held twice a year (June and September) in Piazza Grande.
Arezzo: where is it located?
Arezzo is located in Italy.
Arezzo: what is there to see?
Highlights include Basilica di San Francesco, Piazza Grande, Cattedrale di San Donato.
Arezzo: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Arezzo: why is it worth visiting?
Arezzo is a sophisticated Tuscan city that features a rich blend of history, art, and artisanal excellence.
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