The “Maddalena”: a treasure in the Cathedral of Arezzo

By gestione|2025-01-13T14:40:36+01:00January 13th, 2025|Around Poggio del Drago|

Piero della Francesca's "Maddalena," a Renaissance masterpiece, highlights a period of artistic and cultural innovation between 1459 and 1466. Reflecting Piero's creative culmination, the work explores perspective and lighting, underscoring its art-historical importance and influence on future generations. Located in the Cathedral of San Donato in Arezzo, "Magdalene" enters into dialogue with the spiritual and artistic context of the cathedral, embodying Piero's intention to harmonize it with a broader narrative and traditional context, thus succeeding in enriching the complexity of the work far beyond its aesthetic value.

The Four Valleys of Arezzo

By gestione|2026-05-19T15:43:09+02:00November 14th, 2023|Around Poggio del Drago|

The Four Valleys surrounding Arezzo - the Casentino, Val di Chiana, Val Tiberina and Valdarno - offer a wealth of history, culture, and natural and architectural beauty. From the Casentino Forest National Park, a place of inspiration for Dante Alighieri, to the Conti Guidi Castle in Poppi, these valleys bear witness to a rich and varied past. Camaldoli, with its hermitage, and the village of Poppi are just some of the places where history meets nature. Each valley has its own peculiarities, from the artistic and historical heritage of Sansepolcro and Anghiari in the Val Tiberina, to the Casentino wine and food tradition, to the architectural wonders of Valdarno such as the Castle of Sammezzano. A trip to these valleys is an immersion in the most authentic and unspoiled Tuscany, rich in culinary traditions, works of art and breathtaking landscapes that deserve to be explored.