- Arrezo is a cathedral city near the rivers Chiani and Arno in the Tuscany Region of central Italy.
- It was conquered by the Romans in 311 BCE and known as Arretium, located in Italia and famed for its Arretine Ware.
Arretine Ware
- Arretium was the centre for the manufacture of red glazed Roman Pottery known as either Arretine Ware, Samian Ware or Terra Sigillata.
- Production first started in the middle of the 1st century BCE.
- Potteries produced dishes, plates and bowls with a pleasing red finish that was often decorated with a motif.
- The potteries supplied the Roman Empire and were exported as far away as India.
- Subsidiaries were set up in Gaul, whilst the eastern Provinces and North Africa produced a similar style of pottery.
Roman Sites
- Roman Amphitheatre
- It was constructed during the 1st century CE, and held up to 10,000 spectators.
- The Archeological Museum is built into the side of the Amphitheatre.
Museums
- Archeological Museum of Arrezzo
- Via Margaritone, 10, 52100, Arezzo.
- The museum is built into the side of the Amphitheatre with the Roman collection on the first floor.
Roman Roads
Arrezo Roman Amphitheatre