Cortona Trip Overview
Discover the iconic Tuscan town of Cortona (made famous in the book by Frances Mayes Under The Tuscan Sun). Located between Florence and Rome, Cortona is rich in Etruscan roots.
Cortona is an easy city for everyone to really love. This is because its atmosphere, its Etruscan past, its delightful medieval old town and also its splendid panoramas.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Cortona, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cortona, Toscana, Italy
Discover the iconic Tuscan town of Cortona (made famous in the book by Frances Mayes Under The Tuscan Sun). Located between Florence and Rome, Cortona is rich in Etruscan roots.
Cortona is an easy city for everyone to really love. This is because its atmosphere, its Etruscan past, its delightful medieval old town and also its splendid panoramas.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Duomo di Cortona, Piazza del Duomo Vecchio 1, 52044, Cortona Italy
The co-cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the main Romanesque-style Catholic place of worship in Cortona
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Signorelli, Piazza Luca Signorelli, 52044, Cortona Italy
Piazza Signorelli is the centerpiece of Cortona and one of the places where historic buildings and architecture of great value are concentrated.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cortona, Cortona, Province of Arezzo, Tuscany
Palazzo Casali is located in Piazza Signorelli and houses some cultural institutions of Cortona such as the MAEC and the historical archive.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa San Francesco, Via Berrettini, Cortona Italy
The Church of San Francesco di Cortona is one of the places of worship in the Tuscan village. This church was built in the mid-thirteenth century in honor of the Poverello of Assisi and his long stays in the city. The architectural form recalls the typical Franciscan style, and inside you can admire works by illustrious artists.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cortona, Cortona, Province of Arezzo, Tuscany
The path of the center of Cortona will lead us through the historical core, making us discover the most important historical and artistic beauties of the city, the museums, the walls and the buildings, in an exciting journey that will take us back over the centuries. This itinerary is not particularly demanding and is suitable for the whole family.
Duration: 30 minutes
