Arezzo

Piazza Grande, the most noteworthy medieval square in Arezzo

Panoramic view of Arezzo

Piazza Grande

Arezzo is a city in Italy, capital of the province of the same name, located in Tuscany. The Piazza Grande is the most noteworthy medieval square in the city, opening behind the 13th century Romanesque apse of Santa Maria della Pieve. Once the main marketplace of the city, it is currently the site of the Giostra del Saracino ("Joust of the Saracen"). Arezzo has a starring role in Roberto Benigni's film Life Is Beautiful (La vita è bella, 1997). It is the place in which the main characters live before they are shipped off to a Nazi concentration camp.

Tuscany Highlights

Culture

The Department of Humanities at the University of Catania

5 of the Most Interesting University Libraries in Italy

Italy has many academic libraries with seriously deep shelves — not to mention gorgeous architectural details — where committed scholars hit the books. Here are a few that you can visit.

Italy in Brief

Synagogue of Siena Embarks on Ambitious Restoration Project, Launching Fundraiser

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Siena’s synagogue announced an ambitious €320,000 restoration effort to undo earthquake damage that destabilized its vault.

Travel

5 Spectacular Italian Canyons and How to Visit Them

Italian canyons are often outshone by coasts and cities, or wrongly dismissed as too tough to reach. But these natural wonders are easier to explore than you’d think, and well worth seeking out.

Inspired Stays

Helvetia & Bristol: Old-World Charm Meets Contemporary Pastiche in Central Florence

Layers of history commingle at this colorful five-star flagship from Starhotels Collezione, offering white-glove service in the heart of the Tuscan capital.

Inspired Stays

AdAstra Florence: Noble Florentine History With a Designer Bent

This discreet and design-heavy boutique B&B in the thick of Florence’s Oltrarno has ties to the prominent Torrigiani family and unparalleled views over their eponymous garden.

What you can't miss in Tuscany

Where is Arezzo

Top Experiences in Tuscany

Best places to stay in Tuscany

Agriturismo

Relais Ortaglia B&B Montepulciano

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Tuscany, Florence Province, Greve in Chianti

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House for Rent

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Properties for sale in Tuscany

Fractional ownership in Florence

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Country Home - Restored in Caprese Michelangelo

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Apartment in Castellina Marittima

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Apartment in Riparbella

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Detached House in Riparbella

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Detached House in San Giuliano Terme

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Detached House in Chianni

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Recipes From Tuscany

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Cozze Ripiene alla Viareggina: Viareggio-Style Stuffed Mussels

This intriguingly delicious main from Tuscany is a unique pairing of mussels with a meat mixture stuffing.

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Castagnaccio: Tuscany’s Chestnut Cake

Castagnaccio is a traditional sweet treat from Tuscany, made with chestnut flour and marvelous for fall.

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Zuppa di Farro: Tuscan Farro Soup

The first chilly fall evenings call for a satisfyingly hearty grain and legume soup.

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Pappa al Pomodoro—Tuscan Tomato-Bread Soup

Pappa al pomodoro---a piatto povero, “poor-man’s dish,” is another such creation by Tuscan farmers to make use of stale bread and bumper crops of tomatoes, a New World food introduced into Italy in the 16thc.

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Pandiramerino (Rosemary and Sultana Buns)

Made with an olive oil-enrichened bread dough and studded with fresh rosemary and sweet sultanas, these delightfully sticky, criss-crossed buns were traditionally served on giovedì santo or Holy Thursday in the Renaissance city.

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