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AREZZO The city of Arezzo is located in the south of Tuscany, in the centre of Italy, known for its beautiful landscapes.
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History of Arezzo. Arezzo was founded by the Etruscans, an ancient population from the centre of Italy.Then it was conquered by the Romans and it became a very important town. In the Middle Ages Arezzo obtained freedom and expanded. In this period one of the most famous traditions of Arezzo was born : The Saracen Joust.
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The Saracen Joust. The Saracen Joust is an ancient game of chivalry and it was a great public event. The town is divided into 4 districts: Porta Sant’Andrea, Porta Crucifera, Porta del Foro and Porta Santo Spirito;.each district has its representatives and two knights. The target is to hit the centre of a billboard (held by a Buratto, which represents the king of indies) with a lance and mark point 5.
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Corso Italia. It's one of the most important streets in Arezzo. Piazza Grande. It's the most noteworthy medieval square in the city.
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Arezzo Cathedral. It's a Roman Catholic cathedral. Prato. It's a park near the cathedral.
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Santa Maria della Pieve.
Was built in the 12th century. Basilica of S. Francesco. It's famous thanks to the representation of the Legend of the True Cross.
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Roman anphitheatre. It was built between the1st and the 2nd century. Library.
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Guido Monaco. He was a monk of the 10th century; he invented modern musical notation.
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