Arezzo Christmas City
The historic center transforms into a magical Christmas village with markets, light shows, and festive attractions.
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Local specialty pasta, try it in a traditional osteria in the historic center.
Famous Tuscan steak, find it at a local trattoria near Piazza Grande.
Almond biscuits with sweet wine, available in bakeries around town.
Arezzo is famous for its goldsmithing; explore shops around Corso Italia.
Look for small antique shops scattered throughout the historic center.
Medici Fortress, offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding valleys.
A large public park well-suited for a relaxing stroll or picnic under the trees.
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The historic center transforms into a magical Christmas village with markets, light shows, and festive attractions.
The second annual edition of the historical jousting tournament taking place in the majestic Piazza Grande.
One of the most prestigious choral music competitions in the world, celebrating the inventor of modern musical notation.
A major Italian rock and alternative music festival featuring emerging artists and international stars.
An ancient chivalric jousting tournament where the city's four historical neighborhoods compete against each other.
The oldest and largest antiques market in Italy, held on the first Sunday of every month in the historic center.
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.
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Avg °C | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 |
| Rain mm | 60 | 66 | 66 | 61 | 64 | 41 | 32 | 41 | 72 | 85 | 106 | 82 |
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Arezzo is a city of art and history. Start your tour at the Basilica of San Francesco to see Piero della Francesca's masterpiece. Through the sloping Piazza Grande, you reach the Pieve and continue to the cathedral on the hill. After a break in the expansive Medici Fortress, visit the residence of the famous biographer Vasari. The day ends in the south of the old town at the ancient remains of the Roman amphitheater.
Start your wet morning inside the basilica. At noon, find shelter under the arcades of Piazza Grande. In the afternoon, explore the cathedral and Vasari's House indoors. Evening ends at the amphitheatre with an umbrella.
A frosty morning begins in the basilica. At noon, warm up with a hot coffee at Piazza Grande. In the afternoon, admire the cathedral before the early sunset. The evening amphitheatre shines in winter lights.
This bike tour connects the lower town with the highlights on the hill. Start at the amphitheater and make your way up to Piazza Grande and the cathedral. The path through Prato park offers pure relaxation before rolling down to the church of San Domenico. The tour requires some fitness but rewards with fantastic views and quick transitions between historical monuments.
Brave the rain riding to the amphitheatre. At noon, take a careful ride to Piazza Grande. In the afternoon, seek shelter in the cathedral and fortress. In the evening, ride back wet but happy.
Fresh winter air in the morning at the amphitheatre. At noon, ride through quiet streets to Piazza Grande. In the afternoon, visit the cathedral in crisp light. Evening dusk brings you to the loggias.
By car, you can reach Arezzo conveniently via the motorway. It's best to park in the north of the city at the Pietri parking lot and use the escalators to the cathedral and fortress. After visiting the Archaeological Museum in the south, you can end the day relaxed in the heart of the old town. The car allows you to transport even heavy purchases (like antiques) without problems.
Drive to the cathedral on a rainy morning. At noon, the museum is perfect for wet weather. In the afternoon, your car keeps you dry moving to the basilica. Park near Piazza Grande for the evening.
Drive in your cozy car to the cathedral in the morning. At noon, visit the fortress and museum. In the afternoon, warm up in the car heading to the basilica. Evening at Piazza Grande is icy but bright.
