Arezzo, Tuscany
Arezzo is a mediaeval city in central Italy, capital
of the province of the same name, located in Tuscany,
Italy. Arezzo is located south-east of Florence at about
80 kms. The city of Arezzo is set on a steep hill at
the river bank of Arno and it still maintains its mediaeval
aspect despite the addition of new structures. Arezzo
is a lively historic town with gothic structures, historic
churches, grand piazza's and ofcourse the mediaeval
festival of Giostra del Saracino and
Arezzo Wave.
Here is a list of must-visit place during your vacation
in Arezzo, Tuscany.
Piazza's: Piazza Grande, Lay Fraternity
Palace, Vasari Loggia, Bishopric Palace, Palazzo Cofani
- Brizzolari and the remains of Communal Palace &
People's palace.
Churches: Gothic Cathedral of San
Donato, Church of San Francesco, Basilica of San Domenico,
Church of San Michele, Mediaeval Church of Santa Maria,
Church of St. Augustine, Badia di SS. Flora e Lucilla
& Romanesque church of Santa Maria della Pieve.
Other Historic Places to Visit: Roman
amphitheatre and museum, Palazzo dei Priori, Fortezza
Medicea, Palazzo Camaiani-Albergotti, Palazzo Bruni-Ciocchi,
Palazzo Pretorio, Casa del Petrarca, Casa Vasari, Casa-Museo
Ivan Bruschi, Gaio Cilnio Mecenate Archeological Museum
& Civic Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
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