Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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To visit a typical Casentinesi hill town, head to unassuming
Bibbiena
,
between Poppi
and Arezzo.
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The town of
Stia
, in the Casentino, has a pretty setting on the Arno and is known for its
fascinating wool-making heritage.
DON'T MISS
Close to the Umbrian border and well off the well-trodden tourist trail, the city of Sansepolcro is
known for its handmade lace, its preponderance of neighbourhood churches and its wonderful Museo
Civico.
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Best Museums
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Museo Civico, Sansepolcro (
Click here
)
Home to three magnificent paintings by Piero
della Francesca.
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Museo Diocesano, Cortona (
Click here
)
Has a small but sensational collection of reli-
gious art.
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Casa Museo di Ivan Bruschi, Arezzo (
Click here
) Showcases an antique dealer's eclect-
ic personal collection.
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Medieval Pageants
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Giostra del Saracino (
Click here
)
, Arezzo
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Palio della Ballestra (
Click here
)
, Sansepolcro
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Giostra dell'Archidado (
Click here
)
, Cortona
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Resources
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Arezzo & surrounds
(
www.benvenutiadarezzo.it
)
»
The Casentino
(
www.casentino.net
)
