Arezzo
lived its period of greatest magnificence from 11th
century, when born the town institutions that stopped
the bishops and counts’ domination.
At the beginning Arezzo was an Etruscan centre, then
became a Roman city thanks to the territorial expansion
toward the land and the prolongation of ancient walls.
Many illustrious personages was born in Arezzo, like
the famous poet Francesco Petrarca and the painter
and architect Giorgio Vasari.
In the homonymous square is S. Francesco Church; on
the inside there are some famous works, like Guasconi
Chapel, and most of all the “Leggenda della Croce”
(Legend of the Crucifix), celebrated cycle of frescos
made by Piero della Francesca.
“Corso Italia” is certainly the main steet of the
city, entirely surrounded by ancient palaces and prestigious
shops.
S. Maria Parish is considered one of the most examples
of Romanesque style in the whole Tuscany.
“Piazza Grande”, also called Vasari Square, is one
of the most suggestive and scenic squares of Italy;
it’s the seat of the famous antiquarian exhibition
and of the suggestive “Giostra del Saracino”, a tournament
that reproposes the ancient war between Christian
Kinghts and miscreants. |
