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and a gorgeous tondo (circular sculpture) known as the Virgin and Child with Manetti
Coat of Arms (1503).

Cattedrale di San Giovanni Evangelista
(Duomo di Sansepolcro; Via Giacomo Matteotti 4; 8.30am-12.30pm & 3-7pm mid-Jun-mid-Sep, to
6pm mid-Sep-mid-Jun) Sansepolcro's 14th-century duomo contains an Ascension by Peru-
gino, a Resurrection by Raffaellino Dal Colle and a polyptych by Niccolò di Segna that is
thought to have influenced Piero's Resurrection . Left of the main alter is the striking Volto
Santo (Sacred Face), a wooden crucifix with a wide-eyed Christ that dates back to the 9th
or 10th century.

CATHEDRAL

Festivals & Events
On the second Sunday of September, Sansepolcro hosts the Palio della Ballestra , a crossbow
tournament between local archers and rivals from nearby Gubbio. Contestants and the
crowd dress in medieval costumes and a great time is had by all.

Sleeping

B&B €

Relais Palazzo Magi
( 0575 74 04 77; www.hotelmagisansepolcro.it ; Via XX Settembre 160-162; s €65-80, d €90-100, ste
€120-200; ) Comfort and charm are perfectly aligned at Sansepolcro's best sleeping
option. Located in a 15th-century palazzo in the heart of the historic centre, it offers six-
teen comfortable rooms (some with frescoed walls), a billiard room and a comfortable TV
lounge. In the low season, reception is only open during the day and guests are provided
with keys for evening access.

Eating & Drinking
The first three places below also offer simple B&B accommodation.

Ristorante Da Ventura
( 0575 74 25 60; www.albergodaventura.it ; Via Niccolò Aggiunti 30; meals €32; noon-2.30pm Tue-
Sun, 7.30-10pm Tue-Sat) Beware the trollies at this fabulous local eatery! Heavily laden with
the huge joints of roasted meat that the place is famous for (roast pork, beef stewed in

TRADITIONAL ITALIAN €€