AREZZO, ITALY

Location

Arezzo is located in
the most eastern part
of the Tuscany region
of Italy. Lying between How to get there
two major cities, it is
approximately 80
kilometers from
Florence and 220 The city is accessible
kilometers from by both train, bus
Rome. and car.

 In June of 1298, Arezzo’s army

was defeated, causing Arezzo
to fall into the shadow of
Florence, however its rich
history still remains. Such as
the church of San Francesco,
where some of the most
famous Italian Renaissance
Arezzo History Artist Piero della Francesca’s
work remains.

Located in the Tuscany area,

along ancient trading routes,
Arezzo's history dates as far
back as 5,000 BCE to the
Etruscan period. After this,
during the Roman era, Arezzo
was known for producing Another place to truly understand and
materials used for war. It was immerse yourself in the history of the
also the first Christian city is the Archeological Museum of
settlement outside of Rome. Arezzo, Gaio Cilnio Mecenate. This
The inventor of musical notes museum houses beautiful Etruscan
jewels and an important collection of
was also native to Arezzo,
earthen vessels. Its location is also
Guido d'Arezzo. significant because it has been built
around an ancient Roman amphitheater.

 The Well of Tofano,

written about in
“Decameron” by
Boccaccio, is also
another symbol of
history within the city.

The author of the “The

Lives,” Giorgio Vasari, was
also born in Arezzo. His
biographies have gone down
to be one of the most
influential and history rich
texts of famous Renaissance
artists. His home in Arezzo is
open to the public.

Also located within

walking distance from Last but not least, the significance
the well is the house of Arezzo and its rich history
stretches back thousands of years.
of Petrarca, another The people of Arezzo have worked
important medieval hard to preserve its historical
context and to educate those who
author of the 12th are willing to learn. Although it is
century. often overlooked, Arezzo offers
more history than one can imagine.