Fegari In Arezzo

After touring Urbino, Sansepolcro, and Monterchi, I finally arrived in Arezzo. This was the final destination of my Piero della Francesca pilgrimage. Up until then, I had seen relatively small works, but finally came face to face with this masterpiece. It took some effort to get here, but it was well worth it. Because there were few visitors, I was able to fully immerse myself in Piero's tranquility. It is said that Piero's talents, such as coloring and perspective, are fully displayed here. I think this is a place where everyone can enjoy the view in their own way. Of course, it is a sacred place of worship. Reservations are apparently required during busy tourist seasons, but when I visited at the end of November, I was able to make a reservation on the spot right away. In any case, it is recommended that you check the reservation status on the reservation website in advance and make a reservation if necessary.

€9 for admission and €4 for the audio guide, which wasn't particularly engaging, but provided the minimum information needed for an informed visit. You may need to reserve your ticket because access is limited. You can only spend a maximum of 30 minutes in the famous chapel painted by Piero della Francesca, the reason why people generally visit the Basilica. There is no time limit for visiting the rest of the church.

A masterpiece of Italian art. Piero della Francesca created something unique. Reservations are recommended, paying for tickets to avoid the risk of being sold out. Highly recommended!

Large and interesting basilica. Most visitors immediately head for the frescos behind the large hanging cross at the pulpit. Be sure to look to the left just as you pass the ticket booth. There is a beautiful chapel serving as a war memorial to Italian casualties.

Many times in a church. Where Piero della Francesca is in one of the masterpieces he left us.

Piero della Francesca is breathtaking!! The audio tour guide could perhaps be improved by indicating the numbers under the works, but it's still a useful tool for appreciating the mountain of beauty! The girls at the ticket counter were very helpful and kind.

I went right after lunch. They recommend booking in advance to see the frescoes, but I didn't need to. It was a lovely experience in Arezzo.

Five stars for what's inside, which I haven't seen up close due to the price of admission. I think this town would do well to charge a low admission fee (maximum 3 euros) to see everything that belongs to everyone, without charging admission fees everywhere. Many more people would benefit, and it would be great publicity. What would the fate of these towns be if fewer and fewer visitors mentioned them?

Beautiful church overlooking the historic center of Arezzo

One of the things you learn when visiting museums and spaces bearing the mark of great artists is that there is indeed something superlative when they are extraordinary, otherworldly, when talent and ingenuity make all the difference. If you doubt this, just pass by this church, appreciate the work of Fra Angelico, and then realize that all the marvelous frescoes we saw before were merely good, not exceptional. Fra Angelico is more than exceptional.