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Monument · Arezzo · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Monument La Chimera in Arezzo

La Chimera is a monument in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 8 of the 21 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 620 m you'll find a water point, a bench and a public toilet.

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The story

Audio tour · La Chimera

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You're in Arezzo, the city of the Chimera. On the 15th of November 1553, construction workers near the San Lorentino gate dug up a bronze statue of a strange beast. It's now regarded as the best example of ancient Etruscan art. A bronze replica stands near the spot where it was found.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near La Chimera

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No bike pump or food stand within 1 km.

Well-known points of interest nearby

21 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 8 of the 21 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Basilica di San Francesco
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Basilica di San Francesco · 610 m

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 220 m and a public toilet at 620 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at La Chimera, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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