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Basilica di San Francesco

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Basilica di San Francesco Review

The famous Piero della Francesca frescoes depicting The Legend of the True Cross (1452-66) were executed on the three walls of the Capella Bacci, the main apse of this 14th-century church. What Sir Kenneth Clark called "the most perfect morning light in all Renaissance painting" may be seen in the lowest section of the right wall, where the troops of Emperor Maxentius flee before the sign of the cross. The view of the frescoes from the nave of the church is limited, but a much closer look is available from the Capella Bacci. The ticket office for the latter is located directly in front of the main entrance, down steps in the lower church. Reservations are recommended June-September.

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  • Address: Piazza San Francesco, Arezzo, 52100 | Map It
  • Phone: 0575/352727 Capella Bacci tickets and reservations
  • Cost: Church free, Capella Bacci €8
  • Hours: Mon.--Fri. 9--5:30, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5
  • Website: www.pierodellafrancesca.it
  • Location: Arezzo
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