Arezzo City of Vasari, with its Aqueduct that has quenched the city's thirst for centuries, with its Lodges that frameBig Square. Signature of an author that survives the centuries, like his historic home, an artist's refuge built in the image and likeness of the Master. An escape from the frenzy of his constant travels between Rome and Florence. Casa Vasari preserves the soul of the illustrious artist from Arezzo, who around 1540 wanted to design its layout and furnishings, section by section.
As it was for the Master himself, thishouse-museumit is the ideal place to take your time and enjoy the excellences of life. Going up the staircase of the house we reach the main floor where thefrescoed roomsfrom the master. Our visit begins here with our noses in the air, to capture all the nuances, stories and allegories narrated by Vasari.
The Mannerist-style building is home to the Casa Vasari Museum and the annexed archive, which houses, among other things,autographed lettersand deprived ofMichelangelo, Pius V and Cosimo I. An invaluable gift for rereading the sixteenth century and theRenaissancethrough the voices that have made the history of humanity and rediscover these great personalities