Arezzo in Summer

A short video of the lovely Tuscan town of Arezzo to accompany the slightly longer Arezzo Market video.

With the luxury of living in Tuscany comes the benefit of being able to see places through the seasons. As it is an hour or an hour and a half away (depending on the train you take), Arezzo is a great choice for a day trip from Florence and this video was taken in the height of summer. Generally, Arezzo is less of a tourist trap than some other towns in Tuscany though it has – in my opinion – more to offer than somewhere like Cortona: made famous of course by cinema. So, until they shoot a film in Arezzo, take advantage and make it one of your stops in Tuscany.

The town is arranged around main pedestrianised street running up to the church on top of the hill. With these roads and the narrower alleys that connect them, Arezzo is perfect for wandering or, if you are there at around 6pm una passeggiata – the traditional evening stroll taken in the more traditional Italian towns and cities.

Arezzo – Market Day in Winter

Once a month, there is an antiques market in the Tuscan Town of Arezzo. Some friends of mine visited on a Sunday and commented how quiet the town was. But this is definitely not the case on market day when the streets are packed with locals and tourists. It has to be said that most are browsing and the event is mostly an excuse to go out and people watch. Oh, they love that here and Arezzo’s Antiques Market guarantees that there will be plenty of people to see!

As we went in winter, it is quite romantic as the sun goes down and the town gets dark. Like many towns in Tuscany, they have gone to some effort to light the place well. Although the Flip doesn’t do well on low light so you’ll just have to believe me! And, if you like the idea of visiting here, have a look at Arezzo in the Summer.