Arezzo is one of the most ancient cities in Toscana: the first settlement on its site arose in the 6th century BC. Then Arretium (lat. Arretium), as the Romans later called it, became one of the twelve city-states of Etruria under the rule of the Etruscan Confederation.
The city is located on a hill and is surrounded by a fortress wall of the 12th century, the city clock tower was erected in the 16th century.
From left to right:
Bell Tower of the Abbey of San Bartolomeo
Clock Tower of Anghiari
The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
The city is located on a hill and is surrounded by a fortress wall of the 12th century, the city clock tower was erected in the 16th century.
The historic center of the city was formed in the 11th century. In the Middle Ages, Anghiari was of great strategic importance due to its location.
Italy, Anghiari, Clock Tower with Both Dials Visib…
The city of Anghiari is located on a hill and is surrounded by a fortress wall of the 12th century, the city clock tower was erected in the 16th century. The clock dials are located on two sides of the tower on the inside of the fortress
The city is located on a hill and is surrounded by a fortress wall of the 12th century, the city clock tower was erected in the 16th century. The clock dials are located on two sides of the tower on the inside of the fortress
The historic center of the city was formed in the 11th century. In the Middle Ages, Anghiari was of great strategic importance due to its location.
Italy, Entrance through the Tunnel to the Old Fort…
Anghiari subordinate to the administrative center of Arezzo.
The city is located on a hill and is surrounded by a fortress wall of the 12th century, the city clock tower was erected in the 16th century. The historic center of the city was formed in the 11th century. In the Middle Ages, Anghiari was of great strategic importance due to its location.
And now Anghiari is the beauty of narrow streets and the charm of gray stone houses. The city has preserved several churches and rich houses (palaces).
Borgo storico di Anghiari
Via della Torre
The historic centre of Anghiari dates back to the 11th century. The narrow streets and charm of the grey stone houses have been preserved to this day.
Anghiari subordinate to the administrative center of Arezzo.
The city is located on a hill and is surrounded by a fortress wall of the 12th century, the city clock tower was erected in the 16th century. The historic center of the city was formed in the 11th century. In the Middle Ages, Anghiari was of great strategic importance due to its location.
And now Anghiari is the beauty of narrow streets and the charm of gray stone houses. The city has preserved several churches and rich houses (palaces).
Italy, Narrow and Winding Medieval Street in Angh…
Borgo storico di Anghiari
Via Lorenzo Taglieschi
The historic centre of Anghiari dates back to the 11th century. The narrow streets and charm of the grey stone houses have been preserved to this day.
Borgo storico di Anghiari
Via della Torre
The historic centre of Anghiari dates back to the 11th century. The narrow streets and charm of the grey stone houses have been preserved to this day.
The Clock Tower is visible in the background
Anghiari subordinate to the administrative center of Arezzo.
The city is located on a hill and is surrounded by a fortress wall of the 12th century, the city clock tower was erected in the 16th century. The historic center of the city was formed in the 11th century. In the Middle Ages, Anghiari was of great strategic importance due to its location.
And now Anghiari is the beauty of narrow streets and the charm of gray stone houses. The city has preserved several churches and rich houses (palaces).
Italy, Anghiari, Approaching the Church of Sant'Ag…
Since the 12th century this site was occupied by a chapel dedicated to St.Anthony the Abbot, and then in the 15th century by a bigger church.
The buildings that we see now were put together and extended in the second half of the 15th century when the tower apse that is incorporated into the town walls was built. The church's interior is decorated in the baroque style ans holds noteworthy frescos dating back to the early 15th century.
Italy, Anghiari, Palazzo Pretorio on the Square of…
The Palazzo Pretorio or Palazzo del Vicario was built in the 14th century. It is currently used as the municipal seat and several museums.
Palazzo Pretorio housed the town's Court for many centuries and the prison cells can still be seen on the ground floor
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