Location: Province of Arezzo
Top Things to do in Province of Arezzo
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Province of Arezzo, Tuscany
The province of Arezzo or Arretium (Italian: provincia di Arezzo) is the easternmost province in the Tuscany region of northern Italy. Its capital is the city of Arezzo. The province is bordered by the regions of Marche, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria, and the provinces Siena and Florence of Tuscany. It has an area of 3,235 square kilometres (1,249 sq mi), a total population of about 347,000 in 37 comuni (singular: comune), and a density of 107.2 people per square kilometer.
Restaurants in Province of Arezzo
1. Villa La Ripa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 221 reviews
We’ve always been here, on the Chianti slopes of Arezzo, in the land of Tuscany, at Villa La Ripa, a Renaissance villa not far from Florence and Sienna. Olive groves and vineyards all around us with their precious oil and wine: Sangiovese, Tiratari, Psyco, Spaziolibero.Rows and rows of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz are well cared for with love and passion with respect for nature and environmental sustainability. The countryside is unique as it has remained unaltered for ages and deserves to be discovered, enjoyed and… tasted. It is recommended to all the lovers of wine tourism for unforgettable visits at the winery.
Reviewed By AlanB240
This was my second visit to Villa La Ripa. Both visits have been great experiences, enjoying the wonderful Tuscan scenery, hearing the amazing history of the villa, and tasting Saverio’s delicious wines and olive oil. A beautiful place, a gracious host, and outstanding Tuscan wines. What more can you ask for?
2. Azienda Agricola Baldetti Alfonso
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5.0 based on 112 reviews
The name BALDETTI is strongly linked to Tuscany and in particular to the territory of Cortona and the love for the land, handed down from generation to generation, has always been a firm point for the family. 2012 marked a fundamental year for the family, in fact the works for the creation of the new winery were completed, also in Localita Pietraia, strongly desired by Alfonso Baldetti and his two sons Daniele and Gian Luca, who in the meantime joined the 'Company thus creating the conditions for a rosy future full of satisfactions. The wines that are produced all have the same importance given the commitment and love that are put into each single grape, however it is normal that if we talk about Cortona, Syrah immediately comes to mind and it is precisely Cortona Doc Syrah Crano The company's flagship wine.
Reviewed By WW000000 - Dublin, Ireland
Amazing place. Great tour and lovely wines. We enjoyed a couple of hours on the patio with delicious wines, tasty tapas, and a nice view. Excellent value for the price. Would highly recommend a visit.
3. Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna
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5.0 based on 171 reviews
The National Park of the Casentino Forests, Monte Falterona and Campigna covers an area of about 36,000 hectares (about 15,000 acres), equally divided between Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, including territory from the provinces of Forlì-Cesena, Arezzo and Florence. From a naturalist viewpoint, the Park stands out as one of the most prized forest areas in Europe. At the heart of the park are the Foreste Demaniali Casentinesi [State Casentino forests], within which can be found the Riserva Naturale Integrale (Integral Nature Reserve) of Sasso Fratino, founded in 1959. The territory also has towns and villages rich in history and artistic and architectural heritage, which present themselves to the visitor in a wonderful natural frame, rich in flora and fauna, including the most important population of the Apennine wolf, as well as the exceptional presence of five species of ungulates (mammals with hooves): wild boar, roe deer, fallow deer, common deer, and mouflon (mountain sheep).Inside the park there are two points of great interest and spiritual importance: the Sanctuary of La Verna and the Hermitage of Camaldoli. The protected area can be visited by pleasant excursions on foot, mountain bike, horseback or, in winter, on cross-country skis along a path network of approximately 600 kilometres.
4. Eremo Le Celle
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5.0 based on 1,203 reviews
Reviewed By Borzov - Rijeka, Croatia
Hermitage of Le Celle, founded in the 13th century by Saint Francis and extended by his successor, Brother Elias, is a humble and simple monastery, built in a true spirit of the Franciscan order. The name “Celle” came from the small hermit houses built in the wholes of the mountain. It is a beautiful, calm and peaceful place, historical monument and a pleasant sight.
5. Fattoria Santa Vittoria
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5.0 based on 127 reviews
Wine tour experience Common wine tours including a visit to the different rooms of the winery with a description of the different steps of the wine process and a wine tasting. Duration 1 hour circa We can also provide different tours including light lunch, winery/vineyard tour and wine tasting. Visitors to the winery can choose from a rich variety of winery experiences from tasting out in the vineyard to learning the art of pairing wine and food – at Santa Vittoria farm there is something to suit every taste. Drink and learn! Taste and learn the basic characteristics that make up your favourite wine styles at this Santa Vittoria Sommelier led wine and food experience. The event begins with a tasting and tutorial about a style of wine made at Santa Vittoria Estates, its characteristics and what went into the making of it.
Reviewed By gjvandergrind - Utrecht Province, The Netherlands
Great smaller, local winery with very friendly staff and good and interesting explanations about the wine making process.
6. Pieve di Romena
7. Pieve di Gropina
8. winery Agriturismo Santo Stefano
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5.0 based on 119 reviews
Wine lovers have the chance to taste the wines produced at organic farm Santo Stefano Wineryand discover all the secrets of grape harvesting, wine making, and wine aging while taking a guided tour at the winery with a professional sommelier. Santo Stefano wines are sold directly at the winery.
Reviewed By 280frankz
We spent our summer vacation in the 'Limonaia' holiday apartment for the third time. Thanks to Antonio and Marinella we simply felt like home and enjoyed two wonderful weeks with the best Tuscan wines and olive oil. We definitely want to come back!!
9. Azienda Agricola Semboloni Fabio
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5.0 based on 95 reviews
Semboloni Organic Farm is located in the heart if Tuscany, close to Arezzo, Siena and Florence. It is a family farm business passed down for three generations with the utmost respect for nature and minimal impact on the environment. In total there are 4.5 hectars of vineyard and 1 hectar of olive grove.
Reviewed By ZoeEmilyA - London, United Kingdom
Visiting Fabio at Semboloni was the highlight of our trip to Tuscany! He was so welcoming and knowledgeable during the wine tasting, he also took the time to show us around the Vineyard and cellar. We left with a few bottles to drink back at the hotel and also got some sent home! Definitely recommend trying the olive oil too!
10. Church of San Francesco Arezzo
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4.5 based on 1,339 reviews
Reviewed By Marco_Polo499 - Milan, Italy
St. Francis is an unassuming Franciscan church which contains a real trove of frescoes of the Renaissance period, many of which were painted by the most famous artists of that time. Among these, the frescoes painted by Piero della Francesca in the years 1452-1464 stand out: they narrate the "History of the true cross" and are one of the greatest masterpieces of painting of all time. In fact, they marked a turning point in the history of painting, to the point that the aesthetic ideas expressed in those frescoes are still a source of inspiration for today's painters: celebrated artists such as Botero, Balthus and Diego Rivera carefully studied them, and this is clearly perceived in their works. Piero painted all the walls of the Great Chapel (also called the Bacci chapel), located behind the high altar; in various squares he narrated both historical events and hagiographic legends concerning the Holy Cross: among the most famous scenes of the cycle are the veneration of the Queen of Sheba of the tree from which the wood of the Holy Cross will be taken (a legend) and the dream of the Holy Cross made by Emperor Constantine the night before his battle with Maxentius (a historical fact). Detailed information concerning these frescoes is posted at the entrance of the church (in Italian, English, French and German). In the past the colours of the fresco had dramatically paled because of the intense daylight coming through the windows, but about 30 years ago they were perfectly restored thanks to the generous sponsorship of a local bank (Banco dell'Etruria, a bank which was recently dismembered and partly dissolved due to a sad story now under scrutiny by the courts). Two other cycles of very remarkable frescoes were painted by Parri di Spinello Aretino (Parri, son of Spinello the Arezzian) who is sometimes referrred to as Parri Spinelli: he was born in Arezzo in 1387. The first cycle is in the Guasconi's chapel (also behind the high altar); the second one is located in the upper part of the left wall of the church; the latter cycle had originally been painted on the façade of the medieval Hospital Santo Spirito (Holy Spirit), a hospital also known by the name Santa Maria del Ponte (St. Mary of the Bridge); this hospital was located in the centre of Arezzo and operated continuously from 1216 until 1924; in the year 1880 the frescoes by Spinello were detached and transferred to their present position. The church hosts innumerable other frescoes by less important artists. Many of them have suffered the ravages of time and man and, for some, only fragments remain. My family is from Arezzo and my elders told me that, during the Napoleonic campaign of Italy, the French army used the church as a stable for their horses; it is also known that in the 19th century plans were made for transforming the church into a theatre ! From the architectural point of view the church is absolutely disappointing: it looks like a shed, since the interior is just an immense empty room; no decoration was ever applied to the façade, which has the masonry visible. The church is a National Monument. Access is 8 €, and reservations are required. Access to the church is free when the religious functions are in progress, but access to the chapels is not allowed at that time. The ticket office is in the basement of the church. Opening hours are: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:30; Saturday 9:00 to 13:30; Sunday from 13:00 to 17:30. Access is free on the first Sunday of each month. The best hours to visit are in the afternoon, when Piero's frescoes are strongly illuminated by daylight; in the rest of the church the lighting is dim and artificial.
