Arezzo Holidays
Arezzo Holidays - Fabulous architecture
Arezzo holidays offer a beautiful and historic town centre, filled with a wealth of art and architecture to discover - all centrally located in the rural heart of Tuscany. With the towns' position close to Florence, Siena and Perugia, holidays in Arezzo are ideal for those wanting to explore the sights of Tuscany, whilst being based in an ancient town with many sights and tourist facilities.
Holidays in Arezzo - Ancient town, home of Italys' most famous antique market
A compact town, Arezzo offers a fascinating centre to stroll around, with attractive streets full history and culture, and excellent shopping and dining. The town is most famous for its enormous antique market, perhaps the most well-known in all of Italy, and an ideal time for a holiday in Arezzo is the first weekend in every month, when the historic main square, Piazza Grande, plays host to this vibrant and colourful market. With its rich history and impressive monuments, churches and museums, Arezzo holidays offer plenty of sights for visitors to discover. Dating back to the 4th century BC, Arezzo was an important Etruscan and Roman centre, and today the town is home to an interesting mix of architectural styles - boasting a charming medieval old town, and ancient, Gothic, Romanesque and Renaissance monuments. Sights to see whilst on holiday in Arezzo include the majestic Gothic Cathedral and the Church of St. Francesco, home to the Renaissance frescos by Piero della Franscesca, the Roman amphitheatre, and the Museum of Medieval and Modern Art.
Arezzo Holidays - Ideally located in the heart of rural Tuscany
Set on a hillside amongst scenic valleys, Arezzo holidays offer the chance to explore the diverse surrounding countryside, which is dotted with charming towns, traditional villages and historic churches. Cortona, the medieval 'city of art', and Castiglion Fiorentino, with its ancient castle, are close by, and Florence, Siena and Perugia are all easy day trips whilst on holiday in Arezzo.
