Arezzo, Cortona, and Eastern Tuscany

Closer to Italy's rugged Apennines than any other part of the region, eastern Tuscany hides its secrets in the deep valleys of the upper Arno and Tiber rivers, and among mountains covered with thick forests of chestnut, fir, and beech: it was here, at La Verna, that Saint Francis founded a sanctuary and received the signs of Christ's wounds, and here that Michelangelo first saw the light of day. This part of Tuscany invites visitors who seek a more contemplative approach to travel, away from the madding crowd.

Arezzo, Cortona, and Eastern Tuscany at a Glance

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Arezzo, Cortona, and Eastern Tuscany