Arezzo

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Thanks to its strategic position, Arezzo has been a thriving settlement from nearly 3000 years. Unfortunately, this also made it a target for Allied bombing during World War II, which destroyed large swaths of the city. Despite this, the city is still rich with historic monuments for visitors to enjoy. Visitors can stop by the 13th century Church of San Francesco, which houses the exceptional Early Renaissance ‘Legend of the True Cross’ fresco cycle by Piero della Francesca, or step into the 16th century Casa del Vasari, which is lavishly decorated by the owner himself. The gently sloping Piazza Grande is surrounded by historic buildings, such as the unique Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pieve, and the Grand Art Gallery, and hosts Italy’s most famous antique fair the first weekend of every month.