Things to Do and See in Arezzo

As the cradle of Italian culture, this province offers a wealth of artistic and literary itineraries to explore. In fact, the Arezzo area was home to the poet Petrarch and to great artists such as Piero della Francesca, Masaccio, Michelangelo, Luca Signorelli, Della Robbia, Pietro da Cortona, and Vasari, who left behind countless examples of their genius. Arezzo is a city of art and a center specializing in goldsmithing and antiques; in the historic center, you can visit numerous monuments. Everything revolves around Piazza Grande, surrounded by buildings from different periods and styles, including medieval towers and the Loggiato Vasariano, dating back to the Renaissance period. While exploring the artistic itinerary, you cannot miss Caprese Michelangelo, the birthplace of Michelangelo Buonarroti, with the museum dedicated to him located inside the old castle; Cortona, where the artistic heritage includes the Duomo, the Diocesan Museum, and the Church of San Francesco, as well as the Etruscan Academy Museum. Among the places of profound spirituality, we highlight the Sanctuary of La Verna, which houses magnificent works by Andrea Della Robbia, as well as the Monastery and Hermitage of Camaldoli. Meanwhile, the town of Gargonza is an ideal and strategic starting point for retracing the footsteps of St. Francis, such as “Le Celle di Cortona” in the Val di Chiana, which offer a chance to rediscover the saint’s final journey before his return to Assisi, just a few months before his death.