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Church of San Francesco Arezzo

Piazza San Francesco, Arezzo, Italy
0575/20-630
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Ranked #2 of 18 attractions in Arezzo
5.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

You won't be disappointed if your visit the Church of San Francesco but don't bother with you cameras. photos not allowed.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The crucifix of Piero d'Arezzo is breathtaking. Well worth a visit.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Very interesting and worth a visit. Need to check opening times before going though.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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Chiesa di San Francesco is home to the great frescoe cycle of Piero della Francesca (the name similarity is a coincidence) depicting the Legend of the True Cross, painted in the mid-15th century. Generally visitors are admitted to the viewing area in small groups at intervals of about 15 minutes. For serious students of Renaissance art, of which this is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

We went in the winter and got right in. In other seasons reservations are a must

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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An amazing town , set of the movie Life is beautiful . San Francesco church has the amazing frescos from Piero della Francesca

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

I wanted to say an amazing place to visit, but being there doesn't seem like a visit.. You simply feel at home.. Wonderful.. Powerful.. Not to miss..

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2008
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There are few museums and churches which houses works of Piero della Francesca, one of the most important painters in Renaissance Italy. You can see his precious fresco cycle at San Francesco. It is just breathtaking! You can see the fresco without paying the entrance fee from far away. But I recommend that you pay the fee and take a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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