Location: Arezzo
Top Things to do in Arezzo
Top 10 Things to do in Arezzo, Italy
Arezzo (Italian pronunciation: [aˈrettso]) is a city and comune in Italy, capital of the province of the same name located in Tuscany. Arezzo is about 80 kilometres (50 miles) southeast of Florence at an elevation of 296 metres (971 ft) above sea level. It is also 30 km west of Città di Castello. In 2013 the population was about 99,000.
Restaurants in Arezzo
1. Villa La Ripa
Overall Ratings
5 based on 135 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 Jamaica C
I recently stayed at a villa in Arezzo and was delighted to discover that within walking distance was a 15th century villa that makes small-batch wine with grapes from 100-year old vines. Booked a tasting for just after our arrival and our small party realized...MoreHi! I remember you so well! It was a memorable day! Come again to Villa la Ripa!
2. Piazza Grande
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
The spacious and lovely main square features the Town Hall, which dates back to the 6th century.
3. Duomo San Donato
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4.5 based on 714 reviews
Reviewed By paolo b - Arezzo, Italy
Just a tip.
Starting from here you can have a brief round trip, walking half an hour and seeing several places that are Worth to know, mostly if are into arts and literature.
Down the stairs and take left to Vicolo dell'Orto. In 100 mt you'll fild an ancient well, mentioned in Decamerone by Boccaccio. There's a sign on the wall gicing some notes about.
Go on, down hill and you have in a minute you have a beautiful statue on your left. This is 'Two Sister' from Abel Valmitjana. The artist is mentioned in one of the most popular short stories by G.G. Marquez: Spaventi D'Agosto (Frights in August) set in Arezzo.
Go straitgh and take the second on the right Via Mazzini. Another 5 minutes and you are in Piazza San Francesco.
This is the square where the protagonist of 'Life is Beatufil' is walking with his son in a famous scene of the movie.
Take a sit, grab a drink and go back to Duomo by Via Cesalpino.
Enjoy it.
4. Santa Maria della Pieve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By Mike K - Phoenix, Arizona
Unlike lofty cathedrals, this church is lived in. For almost 1000 years it has fulfilled the needs of its parishioners. On a lovely Saturday afternoon when we visited, a young couple was getting with the enthusiastic response from what seemed half the crowd.
5. San Domenico Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 390 reviews
Reviewed By RonL40 - Utica, New York
The exterior is in the austere medieval style. When you enter, the atmosphere is the same: serene, simple, peaceful, largely undecorated. The Cimabue crucifix is one of his masterpieces. Absolutely worth visiting this small church for the Cimabue.
6. Casa di Giorgio Vasari
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4.5 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By Brun066 - Florence, Italy
The charm of this home isn't related to the sumptuous furniture (which isn't there, because through the passages of ownership it was dispersed) nor in princely magnificence and luxury (because we aren't at this social level).
It's related at the fact that what has been preserved (especially the whole of the building, then the frescoed ceilings) is sufficient to give us the idea of a social condition then not widespread, such as that of Giorgio Vasari.
That is to say, the family of Giorgio Vasari doesn't belong to nobility, neither high nor low (although for his work he attends princes and nobles). It belongs to something we might call "bourgeoisie"; but not to the bourgeoisie of merchants or great entrepreneurs. instead, to a bourgeoisie we could call intellectual, still quite rare in the sixteenth century, since many intellectuals were then belonging to the ecclesiastical orders..
At the same time Vasari was an intellectual who lived very well with his work; as this home proves.
And we have the feeling, visiting the house, to enter into its intimacy; we can imagine how he lived, his ambitions and hopes (like that of a son, which never arrived).
It has already been remarked that the house is well illustrated by the captions and explanations in Italian and English.
I can confirm this, and conclude that this attraction is unusual between those of Arezzo and Tuscany, and must not be neglected.
7. Church of San Francesco Arezzo
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By pinir67 - Hod Hasharon, Israel
The art of the Renaissance period is amazingly presented in the Church of San Francesco. The frescoes are brilliant in content as much as in colors. It is highly recommended to take the audio guide as it explains each fresco in details.
Note: you can purchase a combined ticket to the church and to less-known casa vasari which has amazing frescoes as well.
8. Parco della Fortezza Medicea
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By Wenovo - Morris County, New Jersey
We spent a short time here , it was raining slightly so all the greenery seemed refreshed. Few picture opportunities of the views below and the skinniest tall church tower i have ever seen.
Not a must see in my opinion, but if you have time to spare and want to rest a little - this could be the place.
9. Ivan Bruschi House & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By lkick - New York City, New York
The house is wonderful and there are great views from the rooftop terraces. The collected art is very interesting too and covers a wide range of mediums and time periods.
10. Fortezza Medicea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By linda G - Province of Arezzo, Italy
Recently opened after years of restoration, this is a real gem in Arezzo. The views are fantastic and the current exhibition of statues by Ivan Theimer (till Oct) add to the atmosphere.
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