Anghiari
Latest update: 19 February 2022
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The town of Anghiari is situated within the Province of Arezzo and has a population of around 5,000 residents.
It stands at an elevation of 429 metres above sea level and is included in the list of Borghi Più Belli d'Italia (most beautiful villages in Italy). Places of interest nearby include Sansepolcro, Monterchi, Arezzo, La Verna and Cortona. |
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On 29 June 1440, one of the key battles of the so-called Lombard Wars took place here. The Battle of Anghiari was notable for the fact that just one soldier died in the fighting, with the coalition of the Republic of Florence, the Papal States and the Republic of Venice defeating the forces of the Duchy of Milan.
Perhaps of even greater fame than the events of that day, is the legendary painting by Leonardo Da Vinci, also entitled The Battle of Anghiari, which he was said to have painted in 1505. Known as the Lost Leonardo, the painting's whereabouts is unknown and its very existence is hotly disputed.
Perhaps of even greater fame than the events of that day, is the legendary painting by Leonardo Da Vinci, also entitled The Battle of Anghiari, which he was said to have painted in 1505. Known as the Lost Leonardo, the painting's whereabouts is unknown and its very existence is hotly disputed.
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Comune di Anghiari
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Province: Arezzo
Region: Tuscany Population: 5,428 (source: ISTAT 1 January 2022) Size: 131 km² Elevation: 429 metres Close by: Sansepolcro, Monterchi, Arezzo, La Verna, Cortona Recommended accommodation: Hotel La Meridiana |
One of I Borghi più belli d'Italia (Italy's Most Beautiful Villages)
Listing headline: Tra Il Tevere e l'Arno (Between the Tiber and the Arno)
Listing headline: Tra Il Tevere e l'Arno (Between the Tiber and the Arno)
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