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Basilica di San Francesco

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.

Piazza S. Francesco, 1 - Arezzo

Tel. +39 0575 352727

Basilica di San Francesco

San Francesco's Church

The church of San Francesco, originally erected in the 13th century, was rebuilt in Gothic style between 1318 and 1377. It was restored at the beginning of the 20th century. The façade was left unfinished.

The inside contains the famous Leggenda della Vera Croce ("Legend of the True Cross"), a great cycle of frescoes by Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca. It is just breathtaking!

You can see the fresco without paying the entrance fee from far away. But I recommend that you pay the fee and take a closer look.
Written by Chiara Guzzetti - Last update: 23/09/2021
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The address of Basilica di San Francescois Piazza S. Francesco, 1 - Arezzo

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The phone number of Basilica di San Francescois +39 0575 352727

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