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Located in the heart of the ancient Arezzo city, in the Tuscany region, known for its extraordinary natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle, amazing creativity and cultural diversity and thriving arts scene. Tuscany tourism highlights are spectacular scenery and artistic villages.

About Arezzo

Arezzo (Italian pronunciation: [aˈrettso]) is a city and comune in Italy, capital of the province of the same name, located in Tuscany. Arezzo is about 80 kilometres (50 miles) southeast of Florence, at an elevation of 296 metres (971 ft) above sea level. In 2013 the population was about 99,000.

Things to do around Arezzo

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. It has a sloping pavement in red brick with limestone geometrical lines.

Popular annual events

1. Annual international competition “Polifónico Guido d'Arezzo”
2. Annual medieval festival “Giostra del Saracino”
3. Annual popular music and culture festival “Arezzo Wave” attracting bands of high repute and attendees from all over Europe and North America

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Arezzo is set on a steep hill rising from the floodplain of the River Arno. In the upper part of the town are the cathedral, the town hall and the Medici Fortress (Fortezza Medicea), from which the main streets... (read more)