A house of prayer for some, Basilica of San Francesco is worth checking out, no matter your spiritual beliefs. Find out if this holy sanctuary is open to visitors for the perfect pause from your action-packed travel schedule.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when spending time in Arezzo. Basilica of San Francesco is a good place to kick off here, but there are lots of other interesting spots to discover. Cathedral of Saints Peter and Donato, Vasari's House, and Museo Statale d'Arte Medievale e Moderna are near the house of prayer and and will cap off your day nicely.

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