The province of Arezzo

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The province of Arezzo is located in East Tuscany and in the central part of Italy correspondingly. Such location results in the advantage of equable climate. The northeastern part of Arezzo is defended by the mountain ridges surrounding the Casentino Valley, one of the most beautiful parts of the peninsula which resembles an amphitheater. The Arno River crosses the center of the valley which keeps the unique fauna of the Northern Apennines. The National park (Parco Naz. delle Foreste Casentinesi-M. Falterona Campigna) was created in this place in order to preserve the treasures of the valley nature.

Nature's generosity boostered the development of textile industry in Arezzo. The province specializes not only in textile, but also it is the main gold production area in Italy.

Yet, cultural values are the main attraction of the province. They have been kept in the cities and towns, castles and abbeys.

Famous people of the province of Arezzo:

Gaius Cilnius Maecenas (70-8 BC) – patron of art whose family name became a common noun.

Guido d’Arezzo (997–1050) – musician who introduced the titles of notes and musical notation which has been used until now.

Francesco Petrarca (1304–1374) – humanist and poet laureated in recognition of his talent in the Capitolium.

Giorgio Vasari (1511–1574) – architect and artist, author of the famous book “The Lives of the Most Eminent Architects, Painters and Sculptors”.

Arezzo

You can’t start describing Arezzo without having described the capital of province which gave her this name. Middle age traditions have found new life here. Twice a year the citizens of the city hold a procession in the streets with jugglers and equestrian shows which ends with the tournament of middle age knights. The Archeological museum in Arezzo keeps the memory of the ancient times. It was named after Maecenas who’s name became a common name for all the patrons of art. The collection of bronze statuett

Bibbiena

Bibbiena is the most significant part of Casentino Valley. Because it is a virgin place and yet hasn’t been discovered by tourists....

Cortona

Cortona has a unique geographical position. The city covers four terraces of Monte Sant` Egidio – the mountainside with almost 500 m slant. No wonder that city image is characterized by narrow and twisting alleys. That’s why it’s better to leave a car before entering the city, you are not likely to find a parking place here and more over it’s more pleasant to start discovering the city without a car. You’ll need a pair of reliable and comfortable shoes to cope with steep ascents in the city.