Description
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.
What To Expect
1 Duomo di Cortona: The co-cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the main Romanesque-style Catholic place of worship in Cortona
2 Piazza Signorelli: Piazza Signorelli is the centerpiece of Cortona and one of the places where historic buildings and architecture of great value are concentrated.
3 Cortona Palazzo Casali is located in Piazza Signorelli and houses some cultural institutions of Cortona such as the MAEC and the historical archive. 15 minutes
4 Chiesa San Francesco 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. 15 minutes
5 Cortona 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.
Paul –
Thanks Marco for such an extensive and informative tour as well as restaurant and shopping tips! Your passion for Cortona was a gift.
Karen –
Debora was an excellent guide! Very personable, very knowledgeable and interesting. Debora was able to recommend specific shops and local family run traditional restaurants. We visited places we would have missed had we not done the tour with her. She also pointed out interesting architectural elements such as renaissance facades covering medieval structures. I would highly recommended.
Walter –
What a great starter tour after having arrived in Cortona for a multi-day stay. Deborah was extremely knowledgeable and able to impart a synopsis of the key areas of Cortona, history, art, ancient formations of interest. Highly recommend this tour to gain a better understanding of the area while visiting.