Piazza Grande - Arezzo - Italy
by Paolo Signorini
Title
Piazza Grande - Arezzo - Italy
Artist
Paolo Signorini
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Piazza Grande is the heart of Arezzo and is one of the most beautiful piazzas in Tuscany, thanks to the buildings coming from different periods in history that overlook the piazza like a stage setting.Known for its odd form because of it being built on a downhill slope, during the Middle Ages, the piazza was the location for the market, and during the Renaissance it became the center of the city’s civic life. It’s current appearance dates to the 16th century, when the splendid Palazzo delle Logge was built, dominating the highest part of Piazza Grande. The building was designed by Giorgio Vasari and was finished in 1595: the building stands out for its simplicity of the architectural lines and for the great elegance of its porch.Across from Palazzo delle Logge, in the lower part of the piazza, are a series of medieval stone buildings, including the crenelated Torre Faggiolana from the 13th century, Palazzo Cofani-Brizzolari and the tower house of the Lappoli family.The palace of the Confraternita dei laici is one of the most beautiful of Arezzo: its lower level was built in the Gothic style and the upper level in the Renaissance style. Today it houses the offices of the Public Prosecutor and the Court.Piazza Grande now hosts the Saracen Joust "Giostra del Saracino" twice a year, the historic event held in June and September which recreates the chivalrous competition that dates to the Middle Ages.
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January 10th, 2022
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Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Holly April Harris
Fantastic capture! This is a really gorgeous place! Please add this photo to the “2022 First Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area of the Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings group for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you!
Debby Pueschel
The Piazza in Italy are always so beautiful. Congratulations on your feature in Catholic Art Gallery. FL
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2022 Featured Image Archive" Discussion! L