13Nov 0 Arezzo Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini 40 Top Sights of Tuscany, Towns in the Province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Tuscan villages and towns, Tuscany travel guide ArezzoArezzo - main sights and vacation accommodation Arezzo Arezzo is an attractive town located high on a hill above the upper reaches of the River Arno in eastern Tuscany. The cathedral, the town hall, the Medici Fortress and numerous other architecturally interesting structures are in the ancient higher area of Arezzo. The main streets lead outwards from the piazza towards the city gates. The old part of Arezzo maintains its mediaeval appearance and is host to an annual medieaval festival called the Joust of the Saracens (Giostra del Saracino). Knights on horseback representing different areas of the town charge at a wooden target attached to a carving of a Saracen king and score points according to accuracy. Large numbers of Arezzo’s inhabitants dress up in mediaeval costume for this event. Worth an extended visit. More about Arezzo. Do you prefer the security of booking your vacation rental accommodations via a highly reputable agency? Click here for a selection of the best hotels and rural vacation accommodations in and around Arezzo. Full day private minibus transport to Cortona and Arezzo from Florence and Chianti Maurizio Manuelli offers full day private minibus transport for your group of up to 8 persons going to Cortona and Arezzo, or to Arezzo, Sansepolcro and Anghiari beginning at and returning to your vacation accommodation in Florence or the Chianti Classico area. Convenience and comfort with your own driver and air-conditioned minibus. More about minibus tours to Arezzo. Here are some similar topics: Cortona Cortona has seen its fame increase over the past few years with the publication by Frances Mayes of “Under the Tuscan Sun” and other books about her life in this area. However, Cortona, Italy has always rightly been a popular… Read More » Tuscany Vacation Rental Agencies Booking your holiday accommodation in Tuscany directly with the property owner via a web site is not for everyone. If you feel that inexperience with the internet, language limitations or a desire to work with someone who has first-hand knowledge… Read More » Val d’Orcia The Val d'Orcia is one of the most diverse and yet distinctive areas in Tuscany, Italy, and the landscape of the Val d'Orcia has been designated a UNESCO world heritage centre. The Valdorcia is more than just the valley of… Read More » Greve in Chianti Greve in Chianti is a small town situated in the valley of the Greve stream, half-way along the scenic Chiantigiana highway (SS 222) that runs from Florence to Sienna. Greve has an attractive, arcaded, triangular piazza with several ceramics and… Read More » Bagno Vignoni Bagno Vignoni (sometimes Bagni Vignoni) is famous for its thermal baths. It was popular with the Romans (and probably the Etruscans) and rose to prominence again during the middle ages because of the proximity of the Via Francigena, the north-south… Read More »
