Since 1982

There are few better ways to spend a lazy Sunday than idly strolling around a market, and Arezzo’s famous Fiera Antiquaria (Antiques Fair), established over 50 years ago, certainly doesn’t disappoint.

When is Arezzo's Antique Fair held?

The "Fiera Antiquaria" is held on the first Sunday of every month, as well as on the preceding Saturday (seems complicated but sometimes the first Sunday falls on the 1st of the month, so the Saturday date falls in the preceding month).

Dates for Arezzo Antiques Fair in 2025

The Fair opens at 9am and winds down by 8pm

Month Saturday Sunday
January 2025 4 Jan 5 Jan
February 2025 1 Feb 2 Feb
March 2025 1 Mar 2 Mar
April 2025 5 Apr 6 Apr
May 2025 3 May 4 May
June 2025 7 Jun 8 Jun
July 2025 5 Jul 6 Jul
August 2025 2 Aug 3 Aug
September 2025 6 Sep 7 Sep
October 2025 4 Oct 5 Oct
November 2025 1 Nov 2 Nov
December 2025 6 Dec 7 Dec

Where is the Fiera held?

Its main hub is situated in the impressive Piazza Grande but with over 400 stalls it sprawls outwards – running under the stunning Loggiato Vasariano and then down and around the surrounding streets.

Piazza Grande in Arezzo on Google Maps

Like all good antiques markets, it’s the kind of place you’ll find anything and everything; from improbably-sized rusty keys which lead you to imagine the palazzos they once unlocked, to retro cameras, artworks, silverware, books, and furniture from every era.

Children enjoying Arezzo market

Antiques Fair in Arezzo

Antiques Fair in Arezzo

Antiques Fair in Arezzo

Antiques Fair in Arezzo

Antiques Fair in Arezzo

Antiques Fair in Arezzo

Antiques Fair in Arezzo

Fiera Antiquaria Arezzo is the official website.

Cafes in Arezzo near the Antiques Fair

Being Italy, there’s no shortage of cafes on hand should you need a pitstop. Caffe Dei Costanti in Piazza S. Francesco is popular with locals and has plenty of outdoor seating for prime people watching. Depending on the time of day, you may opt for a quick espresso and get back to it, or order a round of Aperol Spritzes to help lubricate your partner as you try to convince them that the enormous armoire you saw really would look cool in your bedroom (and of course you won’t have any problems getting it through airport security on your way home).

Antiques Fair in Arezzo

Antiques Fair in Arezzo

Antiques Fair in Arezzo

Antica bottega

It’s hard not to fall under the spell of the items on offer, filling your eyes with the treasures on show, but don’t forget to look up once in a while too, so as not to miss the breath-taking medieval and renaissance architecture that the historic centre of the city has to offer.

Palazzo with Sgraffito

Sushi in Arezzo

For lunch, you’ll find plenty of local fare on offer at reasonable prices; whilst Arezzo gets a lot of visitors, it’s not as much of a tourist trap as the likes of Florence and Siena. However, if you fancy a break from pizza and pasta, a hidden gem of a Sushi restaurant (Tao) can be found opposite the train station, just 5 minutes’ walk from the market, where you can enjoy a €13 all-you-can-eat lunch menu. Yes, really, all you can eat sushi.

Vespa at Antiques Fair in Arezzo

Gelato Time

No day spent in an Italian city would be complete without an ice-cream, so before you head back to where you’re staying stop by the Gelateria Sunflower (also in Piazza S. Francesco), to indulge in some of the best Pistachio gelato that Italy has to offer. After all that time spent on your feet shopping, you deserve it after all.

Icecream in Arezzo

Where to stay near Arezzo

Start by having a look at our list of Villas close to Arezzo - and it's also worth looking at Holiday Rentals in the Val di Chiana. Certainly San Michele would be a good option - it's a beautiful villa for 8 above the city, with a pool, a hot-tub and even a great collection of farm animals for the kids to get to meet. The owners are wonderful cooks and have a wine-cellar that I could lose myself in!

San Michele, Arezzo Villa for 8

San Michele Villa near Arezzo for 8
The hot tub is just below the pool - the view from here is of Arezzo spread out below you.

Getting to Arezzo

For advice and timings for getting to Arezzo, have a look at our page: how to get to Arezzo, Italy

author dan wrightson

Dan Wrightson grew up in Tuscany, Italy and has been writing about, sketching and exploring Tuscany and Italy since 1983.

1st Dec 2024