Arezzo was founded by the Etruscan and called Aretium; the most representative work of the etruscan period is the Chimera, a bronze statuette of the Vth century B.C. which has become the symbol of the town.
In the city of Arezzo the visit can start in the Basilica of San Francesco, a Gothic church the construction of which dates to the fourteenth century. In the choir is the fresco cycle of the Legend of the True Cross, the masterpiece which the artist executed here between 1452 and 1466.
In the extraordinary scenario of historic centre take place The Antiques Fair on the first Saturday and Sunday every months.The fair takes place in Piazza San Francesco’s extraordinary scenario, Piazza Grande and the Logge Vasari. From this central area the vendor’s stands spread throughout the narrow streets and piazze (squares) The vendors, behind hundreds of stands come from all over Italy, offering a large variety of objects where people can appreciate the traditions, culture and customs of the various Italian regions.
antique books, scientific instruments, classic archeology, liberty glass, old posters, art deco objects, modern antiques, jewelry, watches, silver objects, 18th and 19th century paintings and furniture.
