Should you happen to be in Tuscany before the end of October , make sure to add a quick incursion to Arezzo to your certainly long Bucket List : the city itself is a real jewel, founded around 9 B.C. by the Etruscans it became a wealthy centre in the Medieval Age thanks to its strategic position close to Via Cassia. Hometown of Renaissance Architect and Painter Giorgio Vasari, Arezzo marvels its visitors with the breathtaking Fresco cycle by Piero della Francesca in St Francesco church, the Medicean fortress and Cimabue’s wooden “Crocifisso ” embellishing the Church of San Domenico. Moreover those who are fascinated by ancient festivals and medieval folklore , cannot miss the “Saracen joust ”, an ancient game of chivalry taking place in late June and early September in Piazza Grande.
In addition, this summer/fall for the second year , the city is hosting an extraordinary contemporary art festival named “ICASTICA “ : Renaissance piazzas and churches have served as privileged scenarios and sources of inspiration for over 30 brilliant artists who enriched the city with futuristic art-installations : a not-to-be-missed occasion to visit AREZZO!