Basilica di San Francesco
Arezzo
(5002 Km)
The Gothic basilica of Arezzo is rich in frescoes of 14th century Tuscan painting. Inside you can admire one of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance, the "Legend of the True Cross" by Piero della Francesca, the extraordinary cycle painted by the artist between 1453 and 1459 c.a. in the Bacci chapel.
Pieve di San Pietro
Loro Ciuffenna
(27 Km)
Oratorio di San Francesco
Bibbiena
(9 Km)
The facade is inspired by a rigorous neoclassical style and shows a templar front marked by four semi-columns on a high base and rectangular niches and semicircular windows on the sides of the entrance. The interior consists of a single nave beautifully decorated in stucco and frescoes by Giuseppe Parenti.
Castello di Pennabilli
Pennabilli
(29 Km)
La casa Museo di Ivan Bruschi
Arezzo
(26 Km)
In the House Museum of Ivan Bruschi it is offered the opportunity to observe an extraordinary collection of archaeological finds, medieval and modern sculptures and ceramics, jewels, coins, pictorial works, porcelain, furniture, glass, textiles and costumes, weapons and books. It was in fact Ivan Bruschi, a passionate collector and traveler, who launched the idea of the Antiques Fair, which since 1968 has been a moment and a place that makes the city a point of reference in the world of antiques.
Museo Diocesano "A. Bergamaschi"
Pennabilli
(29 Km)
The Diocesan Museum “A. Bergamaschi” is housed in the rooms of the Palazzo Bocchi in Pennabilli. The Museum is distributed on three levels and is developed in fifteen exhibition halls. The structure preserves works by highly important artists such as Benedetto Coda, Giovan Francesco da Rimini, Carlo Cignani and others. Collections of liturgical objects, sacred vestments, silverware and majolica of great beauty and historical value are exhibited.
Museo della Storia del Calcolo
Pennabilli
(30 Km)
The Museum of the History of Calculation is located in the halls of the Palazzo Comunale di Pennabilli. Materials and inventions are exhibited that have made the history of mathematics and calculus great. Here it is possible to admire the only Cuneiform cone present in Italy that dates back to 2200 BC. Sumerian tablets from 4200 years ago, Greek inscriptions and Roman tombstones are also exhibited.
I Luoghi dell'Anima: Museo Diffuso
Pennabilli
(29 Km)
The Places of the Soul represent the spaces that Tonino Guerra wanted to create to expose to the inhabitants of Pennabilli and tourists evocative paths that invite the reflection and meditation of times elapsed. The Diffuse Museum is divided into different places starting from the “Garden of Forgotten Fruits” until you reach the “Petrified Garden” in the locality of Bascio.
Museo Ornitologico
Poppi
(15 Km)
The Ornithological Museum exposes to the public a large collection of specimens of flora and fauna of the territory, dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. The property is located in the Camaldoli Forest National Park. Of great interest is the precious Biggeri collection, kept inside it. In addition, the exhibition is enriched by illustrative and educational panels.
Museo Forestale "Carlo Siemoni"
Poppi
(12 Km)
The “C. Siemoni” Forest Museum was founded in 1982 and only in 1992 it was moved to its current headquarters. It was born in honor of Carl Siemoni, one of the greatest administrators of the forests of Casentino. The museum is one of the most important at national level since it is possible to see sections of logs, wood affected by insects, framed specimens and many wood samples of forest species. However, there are also rocks and plastics here.
Museo "Venturino Venturi"
Loro Ciuffenna
(27 Km)
This Museum was founded in honor of the artist Venturino Venturi. Inside, we can admire all his sculptor and pictorial works. The museum offers many services, including guided tours, bookshops and facilities that facilitate the disabled. With this institute we want to give more importance and remember a great artist from this area.
Palazzo Marzocco
Anghiari
(20 Km)
The Palace was built in the '500, commissioned by the Angelieri. It took the name 'Marzocco' from the stone statue of a lion that, over the years, was destroyed during the war. Anyway, today a terracotta depicting the same statue is still visible. Over the years the building underwent several restorations and today houses the 'Museum of the Battle'.
Casa Museo Ivan Bruschi
Arezzo
(26 Km)
The museum is located inside the medieval palace of the Capitano del Popolo, precisely in front of the Parish Church of Santa Maria, the ancient house of Bruschi. The building dates back to the 13th century; in the fourteenth century it was owned by the Camaiani family; later, in the fifteenth century it was owned by the city government.
Casa Vasari
Arezzo
(26 Km)
This palace was purchased in 1540 by the painter, architect and art historian Giorgio Vasari. Even though the artist was busy with his travels throughout Italy, he did not give up taking part in the construction. The palace, after the painter's death, passed into the hands of several families until in 1911, the State decided to buy it and make it a museum open to the public.
Museo di Arte Medievale e Moderna
Arezzo
(26 Km)
The museum is located inside Palazzo Bruni — Ciocchi, built for the Bruni family and became, over time, the property of the Ciocchi family. We can see paintings, glass objects, tombstones, reliefs and medieval and Renaissance sculptures. The State Museum of Medieval and Modern Art is on three floors.
Idro Ecomuseo delle Acque di Ridracoli
Bagno di Romagna
(22 Km)
The headquarters of the Hydro Water Ecomuseum of Ridracoli is located in the village of Ridracoli near the dam. The Museum is divided into 6 exhibition halls: that of fauna, water, energy sources, the history of water and development, the naturalistic section. The collection is focused on the National Park of the Casentino Forests and finally the technological section dedicated to the construction of the dam. In the last room we find photographs and schematic panels on display that illustrate the construction of the dam.
Castello di Sorci
Anghiari
(23 Km)
The Castle was built between the 13th and 16th centuries by two noble families, the Tarlati and the Baldaccio. It was demolished several times and, then, restructured because of the wars of the time. Today the building works as a accommodation facility with the same name, and is open to the public.
Bastione del Vicario
Anghiari
(20 Km)
The “Vicar's Bastion” was built in the period between 1181 and 1204. It takes this name as the main entrance of the structure is located in the Vicar's Palace. The structure has undergone various renovations over the years. The Bastion is a fence of walls, whose construction was completed in 1572. In the Bastion there are important archaeological works.
Il Campano (Torre Civica)
Anghiari
(20 Km)
The Campania dates back to the 13th century. In the '500 it was demolished by Vitellozzo Vitelli, and then it was restored and the clock was also added on the occasion. In the facade there are Gothic scriptures, testimony that the Campania is part of the Castle of Montauto.
Porta Sant Angelo
Anghiari
(20 Km)
Porta S. Angelo was built in the 13th century. It was part of the 'double door' system, a defensive strategy to prevent access to the city. Since, until the '300, it was the direct point of entry to Anghiari, it was supervised very carefully. Today it is in good condition.
Mura del Borgo
Anghiari
(20 Km)
The current walls of Anghiari were built at the end of the twelfth century, along with the two other gates of the city. This is the defensive structure of the castrum, which occurred after the destruction of the previous ones by the Arezzo and Florentines. Over the years, the walls underwent several changes to reinforce them, up to their present appearance. Currently, the entire city walls are in a good state of preservation and has remained intact since the twelfth century.
Abside di Chiesa S. Agostino
Anghiari
(20 Km)
The apse of the Church of Sant'Agostino is of fifteenth-century origins. It is a tower apse structure, which was restored in 1748. The apse is an element that strongly characterizes the church.
Castello Montauto
Anghiari
(14 Km)
The castle was built in the twelfth century and for many years it was owned by the noble family of the Barbolani. The building stands in a very favorable defensive position, and was one of the most powerful of the period. From the height of the castle you can enjoy a very special and suggestive view. Today it continues to be the private property of the Barbolani, as a result it cannot be visited inside.
Bastioni di Santo Spirito
Arezzo
(27 Km)
The current arrangement of the Bastion dates back to 1800, when the entire central part of the door was knocked down to expand access to the San Bernardo district and was replaced with a barrier. From the current Bastions the axis of Corso Italia branches in the direction of the historic center, which serves as a link between the lower part and the top of the hill. It is also flanked by buildings of considerable prestige and architectural value.
Monumento a Guido Monaco
Arezzo
(27 Km)
Guido Monaco, to whom this statue is dedicated, was a great theorist of Italian music, originally from Arezzo. In 1864, to honor his figure, the Council of Arezzo ordered the construction of the monument. The statue was completed in 1882 when the city of Arezzo was celebrating the centenary of the birth of Guido Monaco.
Palazzo della Fraternita dei Laici
Arezzo
(26 Km)
The Fraternity of Santa Maria dei Laity is a building where a charity association founded in 1262 by a group of Arezzo directed by the friars of the Dominican Order, still active today for the activity welfare of the population. The construction of the structure began at the end of the 14th century, but the works ended only in the 16th century. In 1552 Felice da Fossato realized the famous work of the Clock, which indicates the hours, days, moon phases and the motion of the sun.
Palazzo Pretorio
Arezzo
(26 Km)
The Palazzo Pretorio is an ancient building built between the XIII-XIV century. Over the years it has undergone several renovations as it was also used as a prison (17th-20th century), later it became a Medieval Museum and a Picture Gallery (after serious restorations). Today the building is home to the Library of Arezzo, rich in private and public bookstores.
Monumento a Francesco Petrarca
Arezzo
(26 Km)
On 25 November 1928, the great monument to Francesco Petrarca was inaugurated. This monument was built to honor the sixth centenary since the birth of the great poet.
Casa del Petrarca
Arezzo
(26 Km)
Francesco Petrarca, an opera poet of literature, is also known as the founder of the Italian language. His birthplace is located in Borgo dell'Orto. After a first period when the building was private, it became the seat of the Arezzo Police Station. Currently the structure is known as the Petrarch Academy of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Inside, in addition to the rich library, we can also admire a particular collection of coins from various eras.
Palazzo della Provincia
Arezzo
(26 Km)
The construction of the Palazzo della Provincia of the city of Arezzo dates back to 24 February 1913. It was built on a project by engineer Giuseppe Paoli. The inauguration of the building took place on 27 September 1925 with the conclusion of the wall works. Several companies contributed to the realization of the decorative works such as: sandstone works, wrought irons, wood works, living room furnishings and those of stained glass windows.
Palazzo del Comune
Arezzo
(26 Km)
The Palazzo Comunale was built in 1333 and is located in the city of Arezzo. The architecture of the building is of fourteenth-century origin. Over time, the palace was restored several times. There are portraits, busts, the stone statue of the Madonna and Child and the Wedding Room with a stone fireplace. Today the palace is home to the Town Hall.
Palazzo Bruni Ciocchi
Arezzo
(26 Km)
It is a Renaissance building, known as Palazzo della Dogana for its' functions' in the 19th century. The property initially belonged to the Bruni family, to, then, switch to the Ciocchi family and, later, to the Barbolani. It underwent numerous renovations and, immediately after World War II, it hosted the Museum of Medieval and Modern Art.
Porta San Lorentino
Arezzo
(26 Km)
Porta di San Lorentino is of sixteenth-century origins. Despite the restorations it has undergone over the years, it still retains the original structure. It was named so because of its proximity to the church of the same name. It was a very important place for the social and commercial development of the area.
Porta San Clemente
Arezzo
(26 Km)
The Porta San Clemente is located at the north entrance of the Medici wall circle in Arezzo: the same was destroyed in the mid-sixteenth century. In 1833 the Gate was renovated and designed by Lorenzo Balocchi.
Porta Trento e Trieste
Arezzo
(27 Km)
The Porta Trento of Trieste, is the most recent in the city of Arezzo and was opened in 1816. Initially it was called Porta Ferdinanda or Porta Nuova and took its current denomination after World War I. It was erected with sober and elegant forms, designed by Neri Zocchi, near the bulwark of San Giusto. The door today is in excellent condition and easily accessible.
Piazza Grande
Arezzo
(26 Km)
Piazza Grande, also known as Piazza Vasari, was built in the XVI, designed by Giorgio Vasari. Known for its trapezoidal plan and a romantic setting, thanks to the Baroque style of the surrounding buildings. On the square we can find two structures of interest: the Giostra del Saracino and the Antiques Fair. Today the Square is populated for various events and exhibitions of works of art.
Palazzo delle Logge del Vasari
Arezzo
(26 Km)
The Palazzo delle Logge del Vasari is located in Arezzo. In 1573 the building was designed by Vasari on the requests of the municipality and in 1595 the construction of the building was completed. The architecture of the palace is considered the most beautiful that has ever been realized. Today the palace is among the most visited in the city.
Castello di Battifolle
Arezzo
(29 Km)
The castle of Battifolle rises on a hill above the small village of the same name, a few meters from the exit of Arezzo. The present appearance of the castle still has the shape of an irregular square, the same as it had since 1381. The lower part of the outer wall curtain is equipped with a strong footprint. Instead, the main entrance is strengthened by a massive square rivet, known as 'bumper'.
Castello Chitignano
Chitignano
(6 Km)
The castle belongs to the Ubertini family of Chitignano, and has always been their property. The construction is very large and well organized, and over the centuries it has become even more majestic. To enter we must pass on a narrow path that leads us to what was the square of arms. Inside there are different works and paintings from different eras. It still belongs to private individuals, but you can very well visit on request.
Torre di Bascio
Pennabilli
(23 Km)
The Tower of Bascio was built during the 13th century inside the valley of the Torbello stream. The Tower is 21 meters high and has a square plan of 5.30 meters. At the foot of the Tower are the “petrified gardens” by Tonino Guerra. The property was restored in 1958 and is a popular place for hikers and nature-loving visitors.
Monastero di Camaldoli
Poppi
(14 Km)
The Monastery of Camaldoli represents a complex built during the sixteenth century that rises on the banks of one of the branches of the Archiano River. The works were completed in 1611 and included an ancient hospice or guest house, a church and a monastery. In front of the entrance to the main building is a monumental fountain built by Ambrogio Traversari in reference to the richness and quality of the renowned waters of Camaldoli.
Eremo di Camaldoli
Poppi
(16 Km)
The Hermitage of Camaldoli dates back to the 11th century and is located at 1,111 meters above sea level in the forest of the Casentino Forest Park. It is surrounded by a wide wall where inside we find the cells of the hermits monks and the church. Of particular importance is the cell of San Romualdo and the ancient library composed of numerous volumes.
Castello dei Conti Guidi
Poppi
(14 Km)
The Castle of the Counts Guidi in Poppi was built between the 9th and 10th century and was the seat of the feudal family of the Counts Guidi who lived in the manor for almost four hundred years. The current architecture dates back to 1274, when Count Simone di Battifolle had come to power. The main access to the castle, after the last restoration of 1470, was through the Lion Gate. The history of the castle is embellished by the stay that Dante Alighieri made between 1307 and 1311 in the wonderful rooms of this fortress in central Italy, here Dante composed the XXXIII song of Inferno.
Villa Magherini-Graziani
San Giustino
(28 Km)
The villa has the typical structure of the noble villas of the late Renaissance. Its structure has a pentagonal perimeter walled and surrounded by a beautiful garden. Today, the villa is owned by the Municipality, and inside there is a Museum that houses the finds from the excavations.
Castello Bufalini
San Giustino
(25 Km)
The Bufalini Castle dates back to the end of the fifteenth century, when it was a military fortification. In the 16th century it was transformed by the Buffalini into a stately residence with frescoes and paintings created by Cristoforo Gherardi. The castle has a beautiful garden adorned with lovely fountains. Since 1988 it has been the property of the State and the seat of a Museum.
Torre di Berta
Sansepolcro
(22 Km)
The Tower of Berta is located in the homonymous square in Sansepolcro. It was built around the 12th century, at the behest of some families in the area. This building is the only one left among the existing ones, since in 1868 they were destroyed and the square was built. It is currently in excellent condition and easily visited by tourists.
Rocca Malatestiana ruderi
Santa Sofia
(25 Km)
The ruins of the Rocca Malatesta date back to the fourteenth century. In the Middle Ages it was among the highest fortresses in Romagna. Currently, only the ruins of the tower and the bastion are left.
Cattedrale di San Donato
Arezzo
(26 Km)
The Cathedral of Arezzo: Gothic church containing the tomb of Pope Gregory X, dating back to XIV century, the 'Cenotaph Tarlati', the fresco of Mary Magdalene by Piero della Francesca and the glass windows of Marcillat.
Anfiteatro Romano
Arezzo
(27 Km)
Built between first and second century A.D., it has the classic elliptical shape. At present you can see, even if only partially, the audience and the remains of the ambulacra.
Fortezza Medicea
Arezzo
(26 Km)
On the hill of San Donato (Avenue B. Buozzi ), it's an important example of defensive military architecture of the sixteenth century. The ramparts of the Fort are a strategic viewpoint over the city, the Arno Valley.
Teatro Petrarca
Arezzo
(26 Km)
It 's the most important theater of Arezzo. Its construction, in 1828, was due to a stock company composed of citizens of Arezzo. It was considered a place of prestige for several major theater companies.
Museo Archeologico Statale Gaio Cilnio Mecenate
Arezzo
(27 Km)
It is the most important archaeological museum in Arezzo. It spreads over two floors. On the ground floor there is a topographic presentation, on the second floor a thematic exhibition with objects of palaeontology, prehistory and numismatics.
Casa di Piero della Francesca
Sansepolcro
(22 Km)
The house where the artist was born is a beautiful fifteenth-century palace. The architectural layout features Michelozzi modules into the portal and in the windows.
Fortezza Medicea
Sansepolcro
(22 Km)
The fortress of Sansepolcro, designed in the sixteenth century, is situated in the eastern part of the walls still standing. The project is due to Giuliano da Sangallo.
Convento dei Frati Cappuccini
Sansepolcro
(22 Km)
Set in the hills of Sansepolcro, the Convent is home to the student's home, while in the adjacent Church of St. Michael you can admire a large painting depicting heaven, made in 1608 by Paolo Piazza.
Badia di Subcastelli
Sansepolcro
(21 Km)
It stands on a hill close to that of Montedoglio where are the remains of the homonymous castle and for this reason it took the name of Subcastelli, although it was originally dedicated to St. Bartholomew.