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Land of gold amid the rolling Tuscan hills and fertile birthplace of famous personalities

Arezzo

Arezzo, modern and industrious, the city of art from both the past and the present, where the ingenious creativity of Arezzo is expressed in the ancient flavors of cuisine, in high-quality craftsmanship, and in the expertise of the goldsmith that has made the city famous worldwide as the city of gold.
The current center still holds the charm of its illustrious history, and the main monuments are enriched by the works of great medieval and Renaissance artists such as Cimabue, Piero della Francesca, Andrea della Robbia, and Giorgio Vasari.
Arezzo, also the birthplace of the great poet Francesco Petrarca, has experienced international fame, as well as being a natural stage for a famous film: "Life is Beautiful" by Roberto Benigni. The most wonderful sights of the city have served as the film set for some scenes.
Key attractions include the Basilica di San Francesco (Church of San Francesco), renowned for "La Leggenda della Vera Croce" (The Legend of the True Cross) by Piero della Francesca, the Piazza Grande, the sloping main square where the Giostra del Saracino (Joust of the Saracen) takes place every year and where one of the largest antiques markets in Italy is held monthly, the Duomo di San Donato, the Fortezza Medicea, the Museo di Arte Medioevale e Moderna, and much more!