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Sansepolcro

Province of Arezzo, Toscana (Tuscany) Region, Italy

Also known as Borgo Santo Sepolcro, it is situated along the upper course of the Tiber river, and was the birthplace of painters Piero della Francesca and Raffaellino del Colle, a pupil of Raphael. The Romanesque cathedral and the picture-gallery contain works by both these artists. The economy is based on agriculture and small industries, as well as tourism, especially directed to the art treasures. The town is also famous for the Palio della Balestra (crossbow) a historical re-enactement held in May.

Info:

Altitude: 330 m a.s.l -- Population: about 15,000 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 52037 -- Phone Area Code: 0575 -- Patron Saint: San Giovanni Evangelista celebrated on 27 december -- Frazioni & Località: Gragnano, Gricignano, Melello, Montagna, Santa Fiora

History

The town was founded according to the legend in the 11th century by two pilgrims, Arcano and Egidio, on their way back from the Holy Land, who established here an oratorium, on the spot where the present cathedral rises today. Around the monastery people gathered and built their homes, then in the 15th century the settlement was surrounded by walls built on a project of Giuliano da Sangallo.

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