Arezzo
Wharf-side canals, a soaring Dom Tower, bikes everywhere and student life
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Arezzo is a thousand-year-old Tuscan hill town where the sloping Piazza Grande, Piero della Francescas luminous frescoes and a famous monthly antiques fair unfold amid honey-coloured stone. Away from the crowds of Florence and Siena, it rewards with Renaissance art, goldsmith workshops and a countryside of vineyards and olive groves. Our local picks run from Piazza Grande terraces and enoteche to trattorias and hill-town agriturismos. Filter by category and budget below to plan your visit.
Arezzo at a glance
- Ideal stay: 1 to 2 days
- Best time to visit: April to October
- Highlights: Piazza Grande, the San Francesco frescoes and the antiques fair
- Where to stay: the historic centre around Piazza Grande
- Local picks: a growing set of hand-chosen tips
- Getting around: an easy, walkable old town plus trains to Florence
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How many days do you need in Arezzo?
One to two days covers Piazza Grande, the San Francesco frescoes and the old town, with time for the antiques fair or a Tuscan wine tour.
Where is the best area to stay in Arezzo?
The historic centre around Piazza Grande and the Corso keeps you within walking distance of the churches, museums and restaurants.
What are the best things to do in Arezzo?
Browse the local picks above, from Piazza Grande and Piero della Francescas frescoes to the cathedral, Casa Vasari and the monthly antiques fair.
What is the best time to visit Arezzo?
Spring to autumn brings the best weather for the squares and countryside; visit on the first weekend of the month for the famous antiques fair.