If you're staying at Casa Fiordalisi, you're perfectly positioned to explore one of Tuscany's most charming and often overlooked cities. Just a 30-minute drive away, Arezzo blends rich history, artistic treasures, and a relaxed local vibe. Unlike its more touristy neighbours, Arezzo remains wonderfully authentic.
Getting There
- By car30 minutes from Casa Fiordalisi
- By trainFrom Castiglion Fiorentino station — direct service
- Antiques fairFirst weekend of every month — Italy's oldest
1. Piazza Grande & the Vasari Loggia
Begin in the heart of the city — the sloping Piazza Grande. Admire the elegant Vasari Loggia, the Romanesque church of Santa Maria della Pieve, and the Palazzo della Fraternita dei Laici. Film lovers will recognise the square from Roberto Benigni's Life is Beautiful.
2. Basilica of San Francesco
Art lovers shouldn't miss Piero della Francesca's masterful fresco cycle The Legend of the True Cross — one of the highlights of the city and a landmark of early Renaissance art.
3. Arezzo Cathedral
Walk uphill to the Duomo for intricate Gothic architecture, impressive stained-glass windows, and another fresco by Piero della Francesca.
4. Medici Fortress & Park
A peaceful stroll through the gardens surrounding the Fortezza Medicea rewards you with panoramic views over the city and the Tuscan hills beyond.
5. Casa Vasari
Peek into the personal life of Giorgio Vasari — painter, architect, and biographer of Renaissance greats — at his beautifully decorated home-turned-museum.
Wrap Up Your Day
End with a leisurely wander down Corso Italia, then settle into a café in Piazza Grande for an aperitivo and watch the city move to its own unhurried rhythm. For more: discoverarezzo.com
