Arezzo is about 80 kilometres southeast of Florence, a place rich in art and boasting a history that dates to Etruscan times, when it was part of the Dodecapolis, one of the 12 most important Etruscan cities. Situated along via Cassia, during the Roman era it played a crucial role and was well-known for its pottery. Unfortunately, the medieval city centre was heavily destroyed during World War II, but a lot of monuments and works of art luckily remain to this day. The historic centre can be reached on foot from the train station: stroll along the pedestrian street called Corso Italia, which leads up to the main square, piazza Grande, where our tour begins.
