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Arezzo City Guide

Discover Arezzo as a compact Tuscan hill city where frescoes, antiques and everyday cafés share a walkable historic centre above four green valleys.

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Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Plug
type L
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Emergency
112
Tap water
Generally safe
Dialling code
+39
Best timeJan–JunCool seasonSee the weather →

The stops

Things to do in Arezzo

Follow the hill from the station through medieval streets, churches, piazzas, museums and market traditions.

St. Dominic's Square, it's on!

The Cathedral, centuries of beauty

The Medici Fortress and "The Lawn" of the Aretines

Piazza Grande, in the heart of Arezzo

Corso Italia and the Pieve di Santa Maria

Via Cavour and the cycle of Piero della Francesca

The Abbey of Saints Flora and Lucilla and an incredible optical illusion

The great ancient history of Arezzo: the Roman Amphitheater

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Weather & crowds

Best time to visit

April to June and September to October are best for walking. July and August are hotter; winter is cooler, quieter and suited to museums.

Recommended

Winter and spring

Jan–Jun

2–29°C/ 36–84°F

Few visitorsOccasional rain
  • Cool season

Summer and autumn

Jul–Dec

12–34°C/ 54–93°F

BusyOccasional rain
  • Warm season

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Safety

Is Arezzo safe?

Arezzo is generally safe. Watch for cobbles, stairs, traffic and theft in crowded markets; respect ZTL signs and dial 112 in an emergency.

ZTL boundaries

Do not drive into restricted historic-centre streets without permission; use outer car parks.

Hill walking

Wear comfortable shoes for slopes, cobbles and escalators.

Market crowds

Keep bags closed in busy market areas and around transport hubs.

Questions

Arezzo FAQ

Yes, the city is served by the national railway line.

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