Tuscany: Arezzo and the Magnificent Piazza Grande

A glimpse of Piazza Grande (Arezzo, Tuscany)

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Countryside around Arezzo

If you are doing your holiday, and you're out for Tuscany, I'd like to suggest you to spend a couple of day in Arezzo .

Chimera in Porta Laurentina, Arezzo

Arezzo was then one of the major Etruscan cities, At this period belong works of art of exceptional value, such as the Chimera, now preserved in Florence.

 

The heart of Arezzo is Piazza Grande, also known as Piazza Vasari; very likely it rises in the area where was the Roman forum.  

It is developed in a trapezoidal shape and has a surface very inclined.

 

Among the events taking place in the Piazza Grande, please note the Giostra del Saracino.

Piazza Grande, Arezzo (Tuscany, Italy)

The Giostra recalls the story of the medieval city, with a competition between riders gallop and a historical parade consisting of three hundred and flag weavers.

Antiques in Arezzo

I also suggest to seeking antiques: Tuscany is very rich of them!

Each month in Piazza Grande there is an exibition of Antiques,  where collectors from all over Italy come together. 

  

Antiques in Arezzo (Tuscany, Italy)

You'll enjoy exhibition of paintings, clocks, antique prints, books, fabrics and many other objects.

If you are hungry, I'd like to suggest you a very nice place to stay and have enjoyable break.

This is me, Carlotta: taking picture for you!

If you would like to have a suggestion about a delightful place to eat, refer to page "Where to eat"  with My Personal Touch, of course here in My Own Italy!

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My Own Italy: Tuscany, Montepulciano & Val di Chiana

Tuscany countryside With My Personal Touch

Welcome my friends in My Own Italy: today I'll introduce you to the land of the richest traditions of the Italian territory.

Val di Chiana (Arezzo), Tuscany

I'm talking about Tuscany and Montepulciano the land of the most famous wines, olive oil more fragrant, the beautiful landscapes, medieval villages. 

Montepulciano,Tuscany

 

I'm talking about the birthplace of the literature, of modern financial activities of the oldest banks.

 

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Montepulciano is situated in the province of Siena (Tuscany). The town is located about 600 meters above sea level, between the Val di Chiana and the Val d'Orcia.

Montepulciano, Pulcinella Tower, sec XVI

Montepulciano is also famous for its wealth of excellent vineyards from where we get the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.

Montepulciano vineyards, Tuscany

Here you are surrounded by a landscape graced by the clever man that is in harmony with the natural environment. 

The urbanization coexists with rural towns full of historical memories and wonderful works of art, all set in an agricultural landscape, often highly specialized. 

 Our thoughts turn naturally to the gentle hills covered with olive trees and vineyards, the Val di Chiana, recovered again from the great works of rehabilitation of the Grand Duke.  
 

Montepulciano, Tuscany

In this area of southeaster Tuscany there are mixed forest of pines, oaks and chestnut trees.


The vineyards in Montepulciano dates back to Etruscan times, but the first written document dates to 789.  

Wine and oil shop in Montepulciano

The production of fine wines on the Mons Politianus was already settled in the Middle Ages to the mid-fourteenth century the city enacted rules to regulate trade and export.

Vineyards in Montepulciano

The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is now protected by a consortium that brings together all the wineries.

 

Val di Chiana, Tuscany

The Rosso di Montepulciano has the same blend of Vino Nobile but also allows other authorized grape varieties in the area.

I had the opportunity to spend a couple of days in this land, and I was a guest od Relais La Solaia: read more about this on My Own Italy in Where to sleep page!

If you are interested in having a particular gourmet experience, I suggest you to visit my personal  "Where to Eat" page: find out "Lo Steccheto" and enjoy!

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Ciao,  Carlotta!