Il Duomo
Cathedral of Arezzo, dedicated to Saints Peter and Donato, overlooks Piazza del Duomo, in front of the Bishop's Palace, and contains authentic works of art and important religious testimonies. The interior has three naves without a transept, with five bays marked by clustered columns, and a polygonal apse. A masterpiece of glass art is the cycle of seven stained glass windows by Marcillat, painted between 1516 and 1524. The marble ensemble of the high altar is monumental: the Ark of San Donato, which contains the mortal remains of the patron saint of Arezzo, is remarkable not only for the brightness of the marble, but also for its size and exquisite design. In the left nave you can admire the fresco of Mary Magdalene, a masterpiece by Piero della Francesca. The visit to the Cathedral ends in the Chapel of the Madonna of the Consolation, linked to the miracle of 15 February 1796 and today the centre of a strong popular devotion.

 

Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Opposite the Cathedral is the Palazzo Vescovile, still the seat of the Bishop of Arezzo. It was built in the 13th century by Guglielmino degli Ubertini, the first Bishop of Arezzo to reside there. Since 2011, five rooms on the ground floor have housed the Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, an important collection of sculptures, paintings, illuminated manuscripts, tapestries and silverware from the territory of the diocese. The first floor of the palace also houses the Episcopal Picture Gallery and the Papal Chamber, which was used to receive the Popes who visited Arezzo.

Adults: € 6.00
Children 6/18 years old: € 4.00
Reservation fee: € 1,00 per person
Commission fee: € 2.00 per person

Timetable
From April 1st to November 03rd 2024
Daily: 10.00 am -  06.00 pm
Break: from 01.30 pm to 02.00 pm

Last entry 30 minutes before closing time

Closure: December 25th

Important: Schedules for liturgical activities may also change suddenly.

 

Info: Arca di Luce ticket includes a free audio-guided tour of the Cathedral, Bishop's Palace and Diocesan Museum.