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 | Abruzzo Basilicata Calabria Campania Emilia Romagna Friuli Venezia Giulia Lazio Liguria Lombardia Le Marche Molise Piemonte Puglia Sardinia Sicily Tuscany Arezzo Cortona Sansepolcro Trentino Alto Adige Umbria Valle D Aosta Veneto | | ArezzoItaly > Tuscany > ArezzoArezzo is a city in central Italy, capital of the province of the same name, located in Tuscany. Arezzo is about 80 km (50 miles) south-east of Florence, at an elevation of 296 meters above sea level. In 2001 the population was about 91,600 people. Arezzo was founded by the Etruscans. It may have been one of the twelve most important Etruscan cities, the so-called Dodecapolis; the famous Chimera of Arezzo, now in Florence, was found here. As Arretium it was a flourishing city in the days of the Roman Empire, well-known in particular for its pottery manufactures (Arezzo ware, bucchero). During the Middle Ages, much of its earlier architecture was dismantled to reuse the stones for fortifications. Arezzo was an independent city-state from the 11th century until 1384, when it was incorporated into the Tuscan State of Florence. Sites in Arezzo include Roman amphitheatre and museum, cathedral of S. Donato with good medieval stained glass, church of S. Maria della Pieve (Romanesque), church of S. Francesco with frescoes by Piero della Francesca, Piazza Grande with the Vasari Loggia, and Medici Fortress. Content Referred to by This ArticleFind out more about the information contained in this article by clicking one of the links listed below. Florence, Tuscany Snippets of Articles Relating to ArezzoItaly > Tuscany > Arezzo > Cortona Cortona is a small town in Tuscany, Italy. It is famous as the base for some scenes in Roberto Benigni's film Life is Beautiful, in Italian La Vita è bella. It is also famous as the setting for the 2004 film Under the Tuscan Sun. It may be accessed by rail: the closest station is Camucia on the main Florence - Rome line. Cortona was one of the 12 Etruscan cities, and it was also important during Roman times. Parts of the Etruscan city wall can still be seen today as the basis of the present wall. Cortona is beautifully set on a hill high above the Val di Chiana plain. Italy > Tuscany A short distance from Florence lays the Tuscan town of Siena. This town is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, plentiful museums, sweet delicacies and its yearly celebration of one of the world’s most historical sporting events - the Palio. Italy > Tuscany > Livorno An important area under the Medici in the Renaissance with many important landmarks from the 16th century, Livorno was enlarged at the end of the 18th century by Leopold II, who also opened the city to foreign merchants. It became a free port under Ferdinand I from 1590, and remained such until 1860, when it became part of the Kingdom of Italy. During World War II, Livorno received moderate damage, including to a historic cathedral and synagogue. It is home to a naval academy. | |
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