We will be in Tuscany for a week and are planning our day trips. We are thinking of going to Arezzo but would like to get suggestions/opinions before we do so; would appreciate your input. Thank you
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
5495 posts
What kind of suggestions are you looking for? What are your interests, and what do you want to see or do while there?
We spent a lovely day there, just taking in the art and architecture. And were lucky enough to have been there on a day with the antique fair running.
Posted by
North Italy
395 posts
Arezzo is a pleasant place for a day trip - here's what we did there in one day:
https://slowtravelitalyspain.blogspot.com/2020/11/tuscany-september-2020-arezzo.html
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San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16133 posts
Arezzo is certainly visitable in a day trip (plenty of trains from Florence can get you there in about one hour or less).
You can get ideas in the Arezzo official tourism website below:
https://www.visitarezzo.com/en
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Tampa, FL
634 posts
I spent 2 days in Arezzo as a stop between Rome and Florence and loved it. It’s a good town to walk in, but be prepared for some hills. I went to the Arezzo Cathedral, the National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art (check schedule for days and times it’s open), and the Basilica di San Francesco for the amazing frescoes. I definitely recommend going there!
Posted by
OP
47 posts
Thank you so much for your replies. Arezzo sounds like a perfect day trip! Much appreciated
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15794 posts
I enjoyed a day trip to Arezzo. I had to switch my schedule around when I found out that the day I'd planned, Saturday, was the day of a monthly market and was advised to avoid it.
Posted by
Western Canada
3514 posts
I did a day trip there from Florence in 2022.
I specifically went on the day of the antique market and really enjoyed it!
A great atmosphere, and it was a lovely dry warm autumn day.
Be aware that it is quite a hill to walk up to the top of the town.
There’s a small park at the top with views over a bit of the countryside.
In the main piazza I had a nice lunch while people watching.
I thought it was a lovely town.