Arezzo Holidays @ Arezzo @ Historical city of Tuscany
Arezzo
was founded by the Etruscans.
It was one of the twelve most important Etruscan cities that composed the so‑called Dodecapolis. The famous Chimera of
Arezzo now in
Florence was found here. As Arretium it was a flourishing city in the days of the Roman Empire, well-known in particular for its pottery manufactures.
During the Middle Ages, the city was fortified using the stones of dismantled ancient buildings. From the 11th century until 1384
Arezzo was an independent city. In 1384
Florence conquered
Arezzo and incorporated it in the Tuscan State of
Florence
Piazza Grande is in the heart of the city. The centre of the medieval city ans Aretine life, Piazza Grande is where the Giostra del Saracino (Joust of the Saracin) takes place every first Sunday of June and September.
The Giostra is a tournament involving the four quartiers of
Arezzo The knights representing the four quartiers challenge on horseback with ancient spears and wearing ancient costumes.
