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Sansepolcro
Birthplace of Piero della Francesca, a Renaissance jewel nestled in the upper Tiber valley.
About
Sansepolcro is a town steeped in art and history, cradled between the Apennines and the Tiber. Its medieval streets open onto grand piazzas, its museums hold masterpieces that changed the course of Western art, and its people carry forward centuries of craft and tradition.
Why visit
Where Renaissance genius meets small-town warmth. Sansepolcro offers art, history, and gastronomy in a setting of uncommon beauty.
Art & History
Home to Piero della Francesca, one of the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance. The town's Museo Civico houses his iconic 'Resurrection', described by Aldous Huxley as the greatest painting in the world.
Food & Atmosphere
Taste the local bringoli pasta, porcini mushrooms from the nearby hills, and the famed Chianina beef. Don't miss the artisan bakeries and the truffle-laden dishes of autumn.
Gallery
Highlights
- Museo Civico with Piero della Francesca's Resurrection
- Medieval historic center
- Palio della Balestra crossbow tournament
Things to Do
Location
43.5711°N, 12.1414°E
Next town
Caprese Michelangelo
