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Arezzo Travel Guide: 84 reviews and 216 photos

Life is Beautiful

Arezzo is a small Tuscan city about 65 km east of Florence, and easily accessible by a fast Rome-Florence train. As both a major Etruscan and Roman town,
Arezzo was a successful independent republic until the battle between the Guelphs and Ghibellines finally got the best of it (they picked the wrong side!)
Today it has evolved into a beautiful, charming center well worth a visit.

In fact, it is so attractive that Italian filmmaker Robert Benigni selected Arezzo as the location to film many of the scenes of his award-winning movie "Life is Beautiful." Aside from its cinematic fame, Arezzo is also known as a place to spot fantastic frescoes, jewelery stores. and browse amongst fine antiques at its monthly Fiera Antiquaria market on the Piazza Grande.

Travel Info:

By train: between 1.5 and 2 hours from Rome Termini station. Not even one hour from Florence's station.

By Bus: excellent bus connections to other Tuscany destinations! Consider making Arezzo your base, if you can find an affordable place to stay.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Charming atmosphere, good small sights
Cons:no left luggage, a bit expensive
In a nutshell:The highlight of my Tuscany trip

Last visit to Arezzo: May 2004
Intro Updated Jul 18, 2004
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Reviews (8)

Sarongs come in handy to ward off heat! - Arezzo

No left luggage! Warnings and Dangers (1)

While I found this absolutely BIZARRE, it's the way things are; apparently, there is NO left luggage center in Arezzo... more travel advice

Church of San Domenico Things to Do (5)

Located in the northwest corner of the town, the Church of San Domenico is a welcome break from overly-ornate Italian... more travel advice

Passeggio el Prato Things to Do (5)

El Prato is a large park tucked behind the Cattedrale - it's huge and hard to miss! Yet it was remarkably untouristed... more travel advice

Vicolo del Marcianello Things to Do (5)

Vicolo is the Italian translation of our word "alley." While wandering around Arezzo without any location in mind, I... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Buses to Tuscany

Shopping (1)
Terracotta products

Travelogues (1)

Written Jul 18, 2004

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Arezzo: Large town, Magnificent Beauty

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Jerrismith Jun 29, 2008 at 3:15 PM

Hi Allison, We too loved Arezzo and that Terrecotta shop. I am wondering if you took a picture of it that might be willing to share? Thanks, Jerri
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sue_stone Jul 28, 2004 at 12:06 AM

Hi Allison! Great page and very helpful tips : o)
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EllenH Jul 18, 2004 at 7:36 PM

It seems I spent some time earlier today on this your arezzo page, saved some tips there too thank you
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codrutz Jul 18, 2004 at 10:48 AM

looks like a great escape .. beautiful view over Toscany