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Arezzo and Val di Chiana

Description

Surrounded by the Apennine mountains, the province of Arezzo is formed by four valleys: The Casentino, the Valdarno, the Valtiberina and the Valdichiana.
The Valdichiana valley is entirely crossed by the Canale Maestro della Chiana (the Big Canal of the Chiana), built between the XVI and the XVIII century in order to drain it; this phenomenon has deeply marked the urban aspect of the valley: in fact the most important town centers are set on the sides of the hills, forming two different settlements.
The classic cuisine of the province of Arezzo is based on poultry, pork, olive oil, spinach and cheeses; amog the desserts not to be missed are the "bandino" and the "panina", sipping a good "Chianti dei Colli Aretini" wine or "Bianco Vergine della Vadichiana" one.

some towns

  • Sansepolcro

    Set in the High Tiberian Valley, according to tradition, Sansepolcro was founded by Arcano and Egidio, two pilgrims coming back...

  • Bucine

    This little town was strategically important in the Middle Ages as a castle guarding the Val d'Ambra. At a short distance stands...

  • Montevarchi

    One of the major commercial centres of the valley. The historic centre still conserves a medieval urbanistic design gathered around...

  • Cavriglia

    At the foot of the ridge which separates the Valdarno from the mountains of the Chianti area, Cavriglia and its historic centre...

  • Capolona

    Capolona, set along the valley lined by the Arno river, is usually defined as the gateway of the Casentino area. Its name probably...

  • Foiano della Chiana

    Of ancient origins as evidenced by the findings of Etruscan and Roman remains, Foiano is situated in the centre of the Val di...

  • Laterina

    Set on a hill in the high Valdarno area, Laterina was inhabited since the ancient times, documented by Etruscan and Roman remains,...

  • Civitella in Val di Chiana

    It lies along the ridge between the Val di Chiana and the Val d'Ambra, at the junction of numerous roads once used for goods transport,...

  • Anghiari

    Anghiari is famous for a battle fought and won on its territory on 1440 by the Florentine Republic agaist the Milanese army. The...

  • Loro Ciuffenna

    The town conserves intact parts of its medieval architecture such as the bridge and the old mill which are attractions of the...
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