Arezzo province is located in eastern Tuscany, framed by the Apennine Mountains, the Casentino tourist area, Valdarno and Val di Chiana. Explore the diverse artistic legacies of famous people who hailed from Arezzo such as Piero della Francesca, Vasari and Michelangelo.
These masters painted great artworks, designed beautiful buildings and wrote superb literary works that can still be admired today in towns and villages of the province.
Choose from a fabulous range of luxury villa rentals in Arezzo where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings after your busy days of exploration!
These masters painted great artworks, designed beautiful buildings and wrote superb literary works that can still be admired today in towns and villages of the province.
Choose from a fabulous range of luxury villa rentals in Arezzo where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings after your busy days of exploration!
Renting a car in Tuscany is by far the best way to get around so perhaps the beginning of your journey around this province should start in the capital town of Arezzo.
Take some time to stroll around the fascinating archaeological museum here which displays Etruscan artefacts and details the vivid history of how this civilisation left their unique mark on the province.
Read our accompanying article which describes a delightful day trip that stops off in towns like Montebenichi, Pergine Valdarno, Subbiano and Sestino where you can sample the history, culture and delicious gastronomy of these little gems in Arezzo.
Stop by in the charming town of Cortona, made famous worldwide for its prominence in the bestselling book, ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ by Francis Maye. She is an American woman who renovated a beautiful villa near Cortona and her colourful descriptions of the Tuscan countryside have inspired huge crowds of tourists to come and see it for themselves.
Take some time to stroll around the fascinating archaeological museum here which displays Etruscan artefacts and details the vivid history of how this civilisation left their unique mark on the province.
Read our accompanying article which describes a delightful day trip that stops off in towns like Montebenichi, Pergine Valdarno, Subbiano and Sestino where you can sample the history, culture and delicious gastronomy of these little gems in Arezzo.
Stop by in the charming town of Cortona, made famous worldwide for its prominence in the bestselling book, ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ by Francis Maye. She is an American woman who renovated a beautiful villa near Cortona and her colourful descriptions of the Tuscan countryside have inspired huge crowds of tourists to come and see it for themselves.
Go on a walking, cycling or horseback trail through the scenic Casentino area of Arezzo or be inspired to plan a relaxed food and wine trail through the province. Arezzo is particularly famous for its fine wines, olive oil and chestnut recipes so wherever you decide to stop off for a bite to eat, you can sure you will leave feeling full and satisfied.
Many exciting festivals and fairs are hosted throughout Arezzo province every year. The most popular among them would include the Giostra del Saracino in Arezzo town, the Palio dei Rioni in Castiglion Fiorentino and the delicious Sagra della Porchetta in Monte San Savino.
Savour Arezzo for yourself on your next amazing holiday to Tuscany!
Many exciting festivals and fairs are hosted throughout Arezzo province every year. The most popular among them would include the Giostra del Saracino in Arezzo town, the Palio dei Rioni in Castiglion Fiorentino and the delicious Sagra della Porchetta in Monte San Savino.
Savour Arezzo for yourself on your next amazing holiday to Tuscany!
Photo credits
picture 1: Adri08 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: LigaDue / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Frieda / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Adri08 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: LigaDue / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Frieda / CC BY-SA 3.0
