AREZZO

Arezzo was born as an Etruscan settlement in the fourth century. BC It is this population that owes its name.Was important in Roman times as a military station of the Via Cassia, but it declined in the Middle Ages. Its revival as a city between the ninth and twelfth centuries., Is mainly due to the power of bishops.

In 1098 he became a free city starting notes battles with Siena and Florence.

Arezzo gained considerable importance as a Roman military station.

That of 1298 to Campaldino own against Florence, Arezzo cost him a great defeat.

In the fourteenth century. the city fell under the control of the Medici Signoria.

Battle of Arezzo Campaldino cost a great defeat.

You will have to wait for the Unification of Italy Arezzo because it reaffirms the economically and administratively.

Arezzo, tourist town, is close to the major art cities of Tuscany: l 'Motorway A1, the train and bus service linking it to Siena and Florence all year.

For further information visit the following sites:

City of Arezzo
Arezzo Tourism
APT province of Arezzo