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Anghiari
In 1440 Florence and Milan fought below Anghiari. According to Machiavelli, only one man died in the whole battle, and he had fallen from his horse and been trampled. He wrote it to mock the armies of mercenaries, and some estimates put the real toll at around 900. The village sits on the hill above that field.
About Anghiari
Anghiari is a true jewel, set on the hill that overlooks the countryside where the famous battle between the Republic of Florence and Milan was fought in 1440. Leonardo da Vinci tried to depict it, with techniques that proved too daring, in the Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio. It is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy for the harmony of its forms, the charm of its streets, its buildings, its glimpses and its colours. The Borghetto, Palazzo Pretorio, the Museo Taglieschi, Badia San Bartolomeo and the Belvedere are places that refresh the visitor’s soul. Climbing through the alleys, you catch voices, the smells of food and the aroma of spices, which complete at a sensory level the beauty that already captivates the eye, thanks to the geometry of the houses that draws the backdrop of the magnificent Tuscan hills.
Why visit Anghiari?
One of Tuscany's best-kept secrets. Anghiari offers medieval beauty, artisan culture, and sweeping valley views — all without the crowds.
Art & History
The Battle of Anghiari (1440) between Florence and Milan was the subject of a lost Leonardo da Vinci mural. The town's Museo della Battaglia tells this story. Anghiari is officially one of 'I Borghi più Belli d'Italia' — Italy's most beautiful villages.
Food & Atmosphere
Traditional Tuscan fare at its finest — pici pasta with wild boar ragù, ribollita soup, local pecorino cheese, and wines from the surrounding hills. The town's restaurants serve food rooted in centuries of mountain tradition.
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