Join us for a stunning virtual experience as we step inside the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, home to one of the most extraordinary fresco cycles of the Italian Renaissance: The Legend of the True Cross by Piero della Francesca.

Painted between 1452 and 1466, this remarkable work brings to life the medieval tale of the wood of the Cross—from the death of Adam to the recovery of the True Cross by Emperor Heraclius. With brilliant use of light, perspective, and color, Piero transforms this complex narrative into a harmonious and timeless masterpiece.

Our local guide Patrizia will lead you through the most captivating scenes of the cycle—The Queen of Sheba Adoring the Wood, The Dream of Constantine, and The Battle between Heraclius and Chosroes—uncovering the powerful stories, hidden meanings, and artistic brilliance behind each image.

🎧 No need to pack—just connect and enjoy one of Tuscany’s most extraordinary artistic treasures from wherever you are.

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

03.00 pm – 04.00 pm EDT (New York Time)

Check in your timezone here

Time zones examples:

• Rome Time: 09.00 pm
• London Time: 08.00 pm
• Los Angeles Time: 12.00 pm

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:

Can’t watch our virtual tour live due to the time zone or are you unable to join us live? Register at the virtual tour and we will send you the recording  hence you can watch it  in your own time! Recordings are also tip-based, as they support our cultural project and the work of our guides.

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.