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Welcome to the province of Arezzo!
Hello friends, today I will tell you about the province of Arezzo, one of the most fascinating provinces of Tuscany. With its medieval villages, rivers and valleys, the province of Arezzo is the perfect destination for those who want to spend a holiday surrounded by nature and history.
The history of the province of Arezzo
The province of Arezzo has a long history that dates back to the Kingdom of Italy, when it ceded some municipalities such as Cetona, Sarteano and Torrita di Siena to the province of Siena in 1860. Over the years, other municipalities have been added or removed from the province of Arezzo, until today, with 36 municipalities.
It is interesting to know that the province of Arezzo played a very important role in the Italian resistance during World War II, so much so that it was awarded the Gold Medal for Military Valour.
The villages of the province of Arezzo
One of the reasons why the province of Arezzo is so loved by tourists are its beautiful villages. One of the most famous villages is certainly Anghiari, with its ancient walls and breathtaking views of the Tiber Valley. But there are also many other medieval villages to discover, such as Castelfranco Piandiscò, Loro Ciuffenna and Montevarchi.
There is also a very special village, Pratovalle, which has been abandoned by its inhabitants and is now in ruins. Despite being so dilapidated, the village of Pratovalle has its own charm.
The geography of the province of Arezzo
The province of Arezzo is characterized by four main valleys: the Valdarno, the Val di Chiana, the Valtiberina and the Casentino. The Arno River flows through the province, as well as part of the Tiber River which flows south from the northern provincial border.
The highest elevation is Monte Falco (1,658 m above sea level), located in the northernmost part of the province in the Casentino Valley.
The municipalities of the province of Arezzo
The province of Arezzo is composed of 36 municipalities, each with its own history and attractions. Some of these municipalities hold the title of City of Italy, such as Arezzo, Sansepolcro, Cortona and Montevarchi.
This is the complete list of municipalities in the province of Arezzo: Anghiari, Arezzo, Badia Tedalda, Bibbiena, Bucine, Capolona, Caprese Michelangelo, Castel Focognano, Castel San Niccolò, Castelfranco Piandiscò, Castiglion Fibocchi, Castiglion Fiorentino, Cavriglia, Chitignano, Chiusi della Verna, Civitella in Val di Chiana, Cortona, Foiano della Chiana, Laterina Pergine Valdarno, Loro Ciuffenna, Lucignano, Marciano della Chiana, Monte San Savino, Montemignaio, Monterchi, Montevarchi, Ortignano Raggiolo, Pieve Santo Stefano, Poppi, Pratovecchio Stia, San Giovanni Valdarno, Sansepolcro, Sestino, Subbiano, Talla e Terranuova Bracciolini.
Conclusions
The province of Arezzo is an incredible destination for those who love nature and history. With its medieval villages, rivers and valleys, the province of Arezzo will leave you breathless. What are you waiting for to visit it?
