Welcome to Anghiari
The ancient castrum of Anghiari is a fortified village that dominates the entire Valtiberina.
The original core of the settlement dates back to the 11th century, when the Camaldolese monks helped shape the town, and in large part, it was they who were responsible for its economic and artistic development. The mighty monastery of St. Bartholomew, transformed by the Perugians into a defensive structure (Cassero) due to its characteristics, is the first building of Anghiari, constructed together with the Church of the Abbey, a Christian place of worship.
The high walls that encircle Anghiari have protected and preserved the historic center for centuries and remain almost intact, corresponding to their construction between the 12th and 13th centuries. The walls open outward through three gates: Sant'Angelo, San Martino, and Fiorentina. Along the circle of walls are key features of the town: the apse of the Church of St. Augustine and the Bastion of the Vicar.
The ancient square of Borghetto, now Mameli Square, is a crossroads for those venturing through the alleys of the village and is home to two important museums preserving the memories of Anghiari: the Battle and Anghiari Museum at Palazzo del Marzocco, the historical museum, and the State Museum of Palazzo Taglieschi, which houses figurative art. The expansion of the historic center occurred in the 14th century, when the long road, the "Croce," leading to Sansepolcro, and the Loggia with fountains under the current Mercatale Square, now Baldaccio Square, were built.
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