The State Museum of Palazzo Taglieschi is housed within a magnificent Renaissance palace in Anghiari, one of Italy's 'most beautiful villages'. The museum's collection spans from the 14th to the 18th century, featuring a notable wooden sculpture of the Madonna and Child by Jacopo della Quercia. The town of Anghiari itself is a monument. Visitors can walk along its well-preserved 13th-century walls and admire the formidable Campano Tower (Torre del Campano) which offers panoramic views of the Upper Tiber Valley. The historical center is rich with aristocratic palaces like the Palazzo Pretorio and Palazzo Marzocco. A major local event is the 'Palio della Vittoria', a historical reenactment race held annually on June 29th to commemorate the famous Battle of Anghiari in 1440. Nearby attractions are plentiful: explore Sansepolcro, the birthplace of Renaissance master Piero della Francesca; visit Monterchi to see his fresco 'Madonna del Parto'; or make a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of La Verna, a place deeply connected to Saint Francis of Assisi. The birthplace of Michelangelo, Caprese Michelangelo, is also a short drive away.