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Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, the charming city of Arezzo is home to one of Italy's most prestigious and historic antique fairs, the Fiera Antiquaria di Arezzo. Once a month, the medieval city center is filled with an eclectic collection of antique furniture, musty paintings, stained silverware, tarnished candlesticks, kitchen cabinets, chipped porcelain, Roman coins, old-fashioned telephones, and antique clocks, attracting antique aficionados and casual visitors alike.
Since 1968, the Fiera Antiquaria di Arezzo, with its 500 exhibitors and 100 small shops open all year round, has been an added incentive to visit this city of art. This antiques fair takes advantage of the extraordinary setting of Piazza San Francesco, Piazza Grande and the Logge del Vasari, but the stalls are spread throughout the alleys and squares of the historic center, transforming the character of the city for the two days of the antiques fair.
For forty years, the Fiera Antiquaria di Arezzo has been the monthly appointment of flea market lovers in Italy and beyond the country's borders. In fact, it is estimated that each edition of the Fiera Antiquaria di Arezzo is visited by an average of 20,000 people, including, of course, many tourists.
This antiques and collectors' fair is the first to have achieved lasting and regular success, and in past years it has been the scene of a real hunt for the best pieces, even the day before the opening of the market, when the best pieces were still packed on rails. The exhibitors come from all over Italy and offer their items with a very wide overview of cultural traditions and regional costumes. In addition to the open-air stalls, there are also the antique shops, an ancient tradition in Arezzo.
The variety of items found in some shops reflects the same variety found in the stalls: antique furniture, paintings, various unusual items not only for their age but also for their quality, mixed without any order, leaving the visitor the pleasure of discovery. But some others are the preferred destination for researchers and collectors, with selected pieces and great specialization: old books, scientific instruments, classical archaeology, antique archaeology, antiques & collectibles, antique bottles, liberty windows, art deco objects, jewelry, watches, silverware, 19th and 20th-century paintings, as well as furniture and old-time objects.
Recently, in conjunction with each flea market, some initiatives have taken place such as antique exhibitions and meetings, where qualified exhibitors propose some selected pieces within prestigious galleries. The offer is very varied to satisfy the needs of the most demanding collectors and art lovers. But even those who are not connoisseurs can enjoy a visit to the Fiera Antiquaria di Arezzo: they will find a wide choice and also people who, with patience, will give explanations and assurances.
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