Arezzo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Italian comune
About Arezzo
Arezzo's origins as a place of human habitation date far back into the Stone Age. Its history begins no later than the 4th century BC, when it was called Aretim and was one of 12 hill towns of the Etruscan League (the list also included what are now calledPerugia,Chiusi,CortonaandVolterra). After the Romans took over Etruria, they called this city Arretium. In the 11th century, Arezzo was made a free commune, siding with the Ghibellines. Arezzo is also famous for Guido d'Arezzo, the Medieval abbot who originated solfeggio (the mnemonic music system known to many from the song inThe Sound of Musicthat starts "Doe, a deer") at the Duomo in the early 11th century.
Top Attractions in Arezzo
Explore the best things to see and do in Arezzo:
- ★Church of San Francesco
- ★Church of Santa Maria della Pieve
- ★House-Museum of Ivan Bruschi
Where to Eat in Arezzo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Il Boccon del Re
- 🍴Il Saraceno
- 🍴La Taverna del Pittore
Where to Stay in Arezzo
- 🏨Casa di Vignolo
- 🏨Etrusco Palace Hotel
- 🏨Hotel & Apartment Villa Cassia Di Baccano
- 🏨Hotel Continentale
- 🏨Il Paradisino
- 🏨Podere il Doccio
Arezzo Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: