Siena to Arezzo: A Day Trip East
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Arezzo is a larger Tuscan city east of Siena, with Piero della Francesca's frescoes and a famous antique market the first weekend of each month.
# Siena to Arezzo: A Day Trip East
Arezzo is a larger Tuscan city east of Siena, with Piero della Francesca's frescoes and a famous antique market the first weekend of each month.
Key facts
- By train: 1h30 with one change in Chiusi. ~10-15 euro.
- By car: 1h via SS73.
- Highlights: Basilica di San Francesco (Piero della Francesca's 'Legend of the True Cross'), Piazza Grande, the antiques fair.
- Half-day is enough unless the antiques fair is on.
- Pre-book Piero della Francesca frescoes — limited entries per day.
What I tell visitors
Arezzo rewards serious art lovers. For casual visits, San Gimignano or Pienza offer more bang for the day.
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Final word
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