National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art

A visit to the National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art in Arezzo.

Among paintings of all kinds, frescoes, and elaborate sculptures, It is perfect for any art lover or culture enthusiast. Located in an historic building in the historic center of Arezzo, it houses a variety of masterpieces from the history of art.

The museum is housed in the former Palazzo Bruni Ciocchi, one of the city’s most beautiful Renaissance buildings. It is a three-story structure with an elegant porticoed courtyard that catches visitors’ attention even from the outside.

From Vasari to Funghini

Inside, there are 20 rooms where artistic periods from the Early Middle Ages to the 19th century are presented in chronological order. Climbing the imposing staircase leading to the first floor, visitors can admire paintings, sculptures, and smaller objects such as plaques, bronzes, and elaborate goldsmith works. These masterpieces come from the city’s art gallery, municipal institutions, churches, and monasteries, as well as from the private collections of the city’s illustrious figures, including Giorgio Vasari and Vincenzo Funghini.