Perhaps best known these days as the setting for the book and movie “Under the Tuscan Sun,” gorgeous hillside Cortona has a long history dating back even before its time as an important Etruscan center. Top attractions include the Duomo (Cathedral), the small Museo Diocesano across the piazza with its superb art collection, and the fascinating Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca with its assembly of Etruscan and Roman era items. Cortona is also bursting with splendid churches spanning many periods.
Restaurants in Cortona
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Hermitage of Le Celle, founded in the 13th century by Saint Francis and extended by his successor, Brother Elias, is a humble and simple monastery, built in a true spirit of the Franciscan order. The name “Celle” came from the small hermit houses built in the wholes of the mountain. It is a beautiful, calm and peaceful place, historical monument and a pleasant sight.
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Il Frantoio 1484 Riding Center offers excursions in the countryside surrounding Cortona to riders with some experience as well as lessons for all levels in one of our two rings. Our instructors are experienced and FISE certified and we have close to 30 school horses. We speak English, French and Italian. Rooms in our agriturismo are also available for guests interested in horseriding holidays. For 2015 we will be offering "Ride, Wine and Dine" rides to nearby wineries for tastings and meals. We will also offer horse-drawn carriage rides.
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Cheese making class "the art of pecorino" and traditional cooking class with the recepies from my great grad-ma
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Built in 1485 by engineer and architect Francesco di Giorgio (1439-1501,) this church is a fine example of Renaissance architecture with its octagonal-domed shape.
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Ancient burial ground filled with mysterious caverns and grottoes.
The best view in Cortona by my opinion,amazing Tuscany view with lake and old houses. A few benches for short rest are available.
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200-year old farmhouse lovingly restored by travel author Frances Mayes.
I found Cortona through Frances Mayes' Under the Tuscan Sun, so of course we had to visit Bramasole. It's a beautiful & easy walk just outside of Cortona.
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We walked up with children from parking thrue the city-take it aprox 1.5 hrs and its really nice tour. Basilic is very quite and relaxed place????
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