Arezzo

Piazza Grande, the most noteworthy medieval square in Arezzo

Panoramic view of Arezzo

Piazza Grande

Arezzo is a city in Italy, capital of the province of the same name, located in Tuscany. The Piazza Grande is the most noteworthy medieval square in the city, opening behind the 13th century Romanesque apse of Santa Maria della Pieve. Once the main marketplace of the city, it is currently the site of the Giostra del Saracino ("Joust of the Saracen"). Arezzo has a starring role in Roberto Benigni's film Life Is Beautiful (La vita è bella, 1997). It is the place in which the main characters live before they are shipped off to a Nazi concentration camp.

Tuscany Highlights

Food & Drink

In Renowned Wine Regions of Italy, the Allure of Gin is Growing

In Le Langhe and beyond, increasing numbers of distillers are putting Italy on the map as a destination for the juniper-y spirit sipped by James Bond. But are they all created equal?

Travel

Winding paths in the Valdobbiadene area of Veneto, known for Prosecco production

On October 31 in Italy, It’s All About the Sustainable Stroll

In the two decades since its founding in Siena, National Urban Trekking Day has expanded into an Italy-wide event. This year it places a clear emphasis on walking and its role in sustainable travel.

Inspired Stays

4F Boutique Hotel: A Sleek Hideaway in a Quiet Pocket of Florence

This simple yet elegant spot on a quiet stretch of the Arno embankment seems tailor-made for business travelers and Florence returnees in search of more “local” pastures.

Italy in Brief

What’s Going On With the Short-Term Vacation Rental Ban in Florence?

Florence has joined an increasing number of cities that are cracking down on short-term rental properties. Here’s an overview of the situation and the reactions so far.

Culture

The Department of Humanities at the University of Catania

5 of the Most Interesting University Libraries in Italy

Italy has many academic libraries with seriously deep shelves — not to mention gorgeous architectural details — where committed scholars hit the books. Here are a few that you can visit.

What you can't miss in Tuscany

Where is Arezzo

Top Experiences in Tuscany

Language School

Centro Machiavelli - Italian language school and Training Agency

Florence

experience

Local Sustainable Experiences

Florence

Walking Tours, Tour Operator, Tours

Hedonistic Hiking - Fully-inclusive guided gourmet walking holidays across Italy

Tuscany, Piedmont, Emilia Romagna, Basilicata, Sardinia

Best places to stay in Tuscany

Agriturismo

Relais Ortaglia B&B Montepulciano

Hotel

Hotel

Tuscany, Florence Province, Greve in Chianti

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Hotel

House for Rent

Properties for sale in Tuscany

Fractional ownership in Florence

179000

Semi-detached in Chianni

150000

Detached House in Collesalvetti

1200000

Country Home - Restored in Chiusi

595000

Country Home - To Restore in San Casciano dei Bagni

1600000

Country Home - Restored in Castiglion Fiorentino

Villa in Orbetello

1150000

Country Home - Restored in Cetona

475000

Recipes From Tuscany

Recipes

Cozze Ripiene alla Viareggina: Viareggio-Style Stuffed Mussels

This intriguingly delicious main from Tuscany is a unique pairing of mussels with a meat mixture stuffing.

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Castagnaccio: Tuscany’s Chestnut Cake

Castagnaccio is a traditional sweet treat from Tuscany, made with chestnut flour and marvelous for fall.

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Zuppa di Farro: Tuscan Farro Soup

The first chilly fall evenings call for a satisfyingly hearty grain and legume soup.

Recipes

Pappa al Pomodoro—Tuscan Tomato-Bread Soup

Pappa al pomodoro---a piatto povero, “poor-man’s dish,” is another such creation by Tuscan farmers to make use of stale bread and bumper crops of tomatoes, a New World food introduced into Italy in the 16thc.

Recipes

Pandiramerino (Rosemary and Sultana Buns)

Made with an olive oil-enrichened bread dough and studded with fresh rosemary and sweet sultanas, these delightfully sticky, criss-crossed buns were traditionally served on giovedì santo or Holy Thursday in the Renaissance city.

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