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An Arezzo guide revolves around the city’s many historical sights, and although perhaps not as picturesque as its neighbours Florence or Cortona, it does however have much to offer. For instance, the charming Piazza Grande and Corso Italia, where you will see the locals gathering to stroll and chat. It was also used as the location for some of Roberto Benigini’s film Life is beautiful.
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ArezzoOne of the first places to visit is the Chiesa di San Francesco. This 14th century church has works by Piero della Francesca and a rather interesting chapel. Next is the Pieve di Santa Maria, which is a great 12th century Romanesque church with an arcaded facade. Inside this church is a piece by Margherito di Arezzo and a silver bust of the city’s patron saint. Beside it is a 14th century tower.
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The Cathedral, on top of the hill, has a gothic interior which houses works from Piero della Francesca, terracotta images from della Robbia workshop and the tomb of Pope Gregory. The Chiesa di San Domenico on the other hand, contains a crucifix painted by Cimabue, fresco’s by Spinello Aretino and a statue by della Robbia of San Antonio. Beside the Church is the Museo di casa Vasari, which was built and luxuriously decorated by Vasari.
The Museo Archeologico and the Roman amphitheatre are also worth visiting, the former has a good collection of Etruscan and Roman artefacts, as are the Museo d'Arte Medievale e Moderna and the Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra.
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Useful information and Links:
Chiesa di San Francesco
Piazza San Francesco
Tel: + 39 0575 352727
Open: 08:30-12:00 and 14:00-19:00h
Pieve di Santa Maria
Corso Italia
Tel: +39 0575 295254
Open: 08:00-13:00 and 15:00-19:00h
Cathedral
Via Riscesoli
Tel: + 39 0575 23991
Open: 07:00-12:30 and 15:00-18:30h
Chiesa di San Domenico
Piazza San Domenico
Tel: + 39 0575 22906
Open: 08:30-13:00 and 15:30-19:00h
Museo Archeologico and the Roman amphitheatre
Via Margaritone, 10
52100 Arezzo
Tel: + 39 0575 20882
Fax: + 39 0575 20882
Open: 08:30-19:30h
Museo di casa Vasari
Via XX Settembre, 55
52100 Arezzo
Tel: + 39 0575 409 040
Open: 08:30-19:00h, holidays 08:30-13:00h and closet Tuesday.
Museo d'Arte Medievale e Moderna
Via S. Lorentino, 8
52100 Arezzo
Tel: + 39 0575 409 050
Open: Tuesday to Sunday 8:30-19:00h, closed Monday.
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Piazzetta dietro il Duomo, 13
52100 Arezzo
Tel: + 39 0575 23991
Fax: + 39 0575 350 263
Open: Thursday to Saturday 10:00-12:00h
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