The Piazza Sant’Agostino is one of the biggest and most central squares of Arezzo. Like the more famous Piazza Grande it is slightly sloping. Unlike the Piazza Grande it is a popular spot during night time, with many bars and eateries. Arezzo’s famous antique market is partly held in this square.
Piazza Sant’Agostino Arezzo
Useful information
Streets: Several of the city’s main streets intersect in the Piazza Sant’Agostino. These are the Corso Italia shopping street, the Via Margaritone and the Via Garibaldi.
Attractions: Sant’Agostino Church, Fountain.
History and description
The Piazza Sant’Agostino is one of the main markets squares of Arezzo. Attractions on the square are the modern fountain and the Sant’Agostino Church. The latter is ancient, but this is not directly obvious since it has often been reconstructed.
There used to be a market in the Piazza Sant’Agostino every Saturday morning.