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What to see and do in Arezzo
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Arezzo is a medieval and Renaissance city with the celebrated Piazza Grande, the frescoes of Piero della Francesca and the antiques market. It was chosen by Benigni for the film Life Is Beautiful.
Practical tips
- The Basilica of San Francesco requires a reservation to see the frescoes.
- The Giostra del Saracino is held in June and September: a great spectacle.
- Try bistecca alla fiorentina and ribollita.
When to go
Spring and autumn; the first Sunday of the month for the Antiques Fair.
The places not to miss in Arezzo
The Basilica of San Francesco
Piero della Francesca’s Legend of the True Cross, one of the most famous cycles of the Renaissance.
Piazza Grande
The sloping square with loggias and palaces, where the Giostra del Saracino takes place.
The Pieve di Santa Maria
The Romanesque church with a façade of superimposed small columns and a bell tower with 40 windows.
Arezzo Cathedral
The Gothic cathedral with stained glass and a fresco of the Magdalene by Piero della Francesca.
Casa Vasari
The house of the artist and historian Giorgio Vasari, with frescoes in every room.
The Roman Amphitheatre
The remains of the Roman amphitheatre, with an archaeological museum.
The Antiques Fair
The antiques market of every first Sunday of the month, among the largest in Italy.
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