Discover Arezzo: Culture, Trails, and Holiday Apartments in Tuscany

Arezzo combines striking squares, important museums, a jousting tournament held twice a year, and a nearly 300-kilometre trail through Tuscany. When choosing a holiday apartment in Arezzo, it is therefore worth clarifying your own interests: Are you primarily looking for culture and architecture, would you like to experience longer stretches on foot, by bicycle, or on horseback, or should the trip combine different impressions?

Culture and architecture around Piazza Grande

Piazza Grande stands out for its trapezoidal shape and pronounced slope. The Palazzo delle Logge on this square was designed by Giorgio Vasari between 1573 and 1595. The Giostra del Saracino is also closely associated with Piazza Grande: the jousting tournament is held there twice a year. The modern Giostra del Saracino was reintroduced in 1931; the riders representing Arezzo’s four districts compete against one another.

A focal point for visitors interested in culture is the Museo di Casa Vasari. It is located in a four-storey house acquired by Giorgio Vasari in 1541. The museum preserves the Archivio vasariano, with Vasari’s correspondence as well as documents such as the Ricordanze and the Zibaldone. The Museo nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna is housed in the historic Palazzo Bruni Ciocchi and comprises 20 rooms. Its chronological tour spans the early Middle Ages to the 19th century. A basilica in Arezzo also contains an Annunciation attributed to Luca Signorelli.

Perspectives and trails for active days

The Fortezza Medicea is considered an exceptional viewpoint and complements the cultural tour with a special perspective of Arezzo. Those wishing to combine their stay with a longer trail will find a clear thematic connection in the Cammini di Francesco: the trail in Tuscany includes Arezzo, is nearly 300 kilometres long, and can be travelled on foot, by bicycle, or on horseback. When planning your trip, you can therefore consider whether cultural days or experiencing the trail on foot, by bicycle, or on horseback should take priority.

Other destinations around Arezzo

In the immediate vicinity of Arezzo, Palazzo Cassi is a palace. Also in this area are the Museo Archeologico, a museum; the Anfiteatro Romano Arezzo, an ancient site; and Villicana Danielle, another museum. Sandro Pertini and Villa Severi are gardens, while Campo di Marte is a park. These different types of destinations give your trip several directions: you can combine museum visits and historical impressions with time in green spaces. In the wider regional surroundings of Arezzo, Monte San Zio is a mountain. When choosing accommodation, the desired mix of culture, activity, and relaxing days is therefore above all a useful personal criterion.

Other destinations for orientation

Palazzo Del Pero, Rigutino, Antria, Quarata, Ruscello, Chiassa, Terrarossa, Indicatore, Poggiola, San Firenze-Fonte Di Sala, Ranco Di Frassineto, Molinelli and Ponte Buriano-cincelli.

For the higher-level travel overview: Arezzo.