The Legend of the True Cross Virtual Tour – Arezzo’s Greatest Mystery
Discover the mysteries, legends, and hidden symbols behind one of the most fascinating masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance with this virtual tour with slides dedicated to Piero della Francesca’s Legend of the True Cross.
Hidden inside the Bacci Chapel in the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, this extraordinary fresco cycle tells a story filled with prophecies, miraculous visions, lost relics, powerful emperors, dramatic battles, and mysterious encounters. Inspired by the medieval Golden Legend, the story follows the legendary journey of the wood used to make the Cross of Christ—a journey that begins with the death of Adam and continues across many centuries.
During this virtual tour, we will explore the frescoes slide by slide, looking closely at Piero della Francesca’s mysterious figures, solemn faces, perfect geometry, symbolic gestures, dramatic battle scenes, and extraordinary use of light. We will also search for curious details and hidden meanings that are easy to miss at first glance.
Why do some characters appear so calm even during moments of violence? What do their gestures reveal? Which elements belong to history, and which come from medieval legend? And how did Piero transform this complex story into one of the most beautiful and enigmatic painted narratives of the Renaissance?
Join us for a fascinating journey through art, mystery, prophecy, and legend, and discover the secrets hidden within The Legend of the True Cross in Arezzo.
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In case of bad weather, the virtual walking tour will be cancelled and rescheduled.
The tour will last approximately 1 hour. At the end of the tour you will be given the chance to interact and make questions just like a live tour. The tour takes place in English!
ℹ️ How much does the virtual tour cost?
Our virtual tours are tip-based and not free, they rely entirely on contributions from participants. This means we do not impose a fixed ticket price to join. Every participant is welcome to take part in the tour and decide how much to contribute based on their satisfaction and personal budget.
❗Please note❗: To ensure the sustainability of the project, we regularly monitor the donations received, based on participation in previous tours, and, if necessary, we may apply participation limits or suspend accounts.This is essential to maintain the quality of our tours, ensure fairness, and continue rewarding the valuable work of our guides. You can leave a tip here:
How to Join:
The tour will be hosted on Zoom. To register, you are required to enter your full name (first and last name). After the registration, you will receive via email a personal link to access the virtual event. To protect your privacy, your camera will be disabled during the event.