Arezzo
Arezzo (UK: /əˈrɛtsoʊ, æˈr-/ ə-RET-soh, arr-ET-soh, US: /ɑːˈr-/ ar-ET-soh, Italian: [aˈrettso]) is a city and comune in Italy and the capital of the province of the same name located in Tuscany. Arezzo is about 80 kilometres (50 miles) southeast of Florence at an elevation of 296 metres (971 ft) above sea level. As of 2022, the population was about 97,000.
Arezzo | |
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| Comune di Arezzo | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Arezzo | |
Arezzo Location of Arezzo in Tuscany Arezzo Arezzo (Tuscany) | |
| Coordinates: 43°27′48″N 11°52′42″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Arezzo (AR) |
| Frazioni | see list |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alessandro Ghinelli (FI) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 386.25 km2 (149.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2020) | |
| • Total | 100,734 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Aretini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 52100 |
| Dialing code | 0575 |
| Patron saint | Saint Donatus of Arezzo |
| Saint day | 7 August |
| Website | Official website |
Known as the city of gold and of the high fashion, Arezzo was home to artists and poets such as Giorgio Vasari, Guido of Arezzo and Guittone d'Arezzo and in its province to Renaissance artist Michelangelo. In the artistic field, the city is famous for the frescoes by Piero della Francesca inside the Basilica of San Francesco, and the crucifix by Cimabue inside the Basilica of San Domenico. The city is also known for the important Giostra del Saracino, a game of chivalry that dates back to the Middle Ages.