Location: Cortona
Top Things to do in Cortona
10 Things to do in Cortona That You Shouldn't Miss
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
1. Azienda Agricola Baldetti Alfonso
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5.0 based on 112 reviews
The name BALDETTI is strongly linked to Tuscany and in particular to the territory of Cortona and the love for the land, handed down from generation to generation, has always been a firm point for the family. 2012 marked a fundamental year for the family, in fact the works for the creation of the new winery were completed, also in Localita Pietraia, strongly desired by Alfonso Baldetti and his two sons Daniele and Gian Luca, who in the meantime joined the 'Company thus creating the conditions for a rosy future full of satisfactions. The wines that are produced all have the same importance given the commitment and love that are put into each single grape, however it is normal that if we talk about Cortona, Syrah immediately comes to mind and it is precisely Cortona Doc Syrah Crano The company's flagship wine.
Reviewed By WW000000 - Dublin, Ireland
Amazing place. Great tour and lovely wines. We enjoyed a couple of hours on the patio with delicious wines, tasty tapas, and a nice view. Excellent value for the price. Would highly recommend a visit.
2. Eremo Le Celle
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5.0 based on 1,203 reviews
Reviewed By Borzov - Rijeka, Croatia
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.
3. MAEC - Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca
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4.5 based on 504 reviews
The MAEC houses an extraordinary collection bringing together all the material discovered in and around Cortona since the 1700s.The museum collection can be visited in two sections: one dedicated to the Etruscan Academy, and the other centered on the most recent findings from the Cortona necropolis. The collection of the Accademai Etrusca boasts exceptional pieces from various historical periods, like the celebrated Etruscan Chandelier, ancient Egyptian burial goods and works by futurist master Gino Severini. The section dedicated to the City of Cortona offers a journey that begins in the paleoenvironment of the Chiana Valley and arrives in the Cortona of Roman times, passing through the ancient period (580-480 B.C.E.) with the princely Etruscan tombs of the Sodo and Camucia and significant findings such as the Tabula Cortonensis, the third longest Etruscan text in the world.The layout of the museum was specifically designed to communicate with visitors in an innovative way, using both reconstructions and multimedia equipment. All texts are fully rendered in both English and Braill.
Reviewed By Cricketfan16 - Banbury, United Kingdom
Very impressed with this museum and saw some superb artefacts, both etruscan and roman. There are four floors featuring a grand array of exhibits and apart from everything else we rather enjoyed the Roman items from the nearby excavations. In our opinion very worth a visit.
4. Museo Diocesano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Located in the Chiesa del Buon Gesù (church,) this museum features the notable Cortona Altarpiece, which consists of the Annunciation (1428-32) and six small predella pictures.
5. Piazza Garibaldi
6. Belvedere di Cortona
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4.5 based on 151 reviews
Ancient burial ground filled with mysterious caverns and grottoes.
Reviewed By Kroulak - Brno, Czech Republic
The best view in Cortona by my opinion,amazing Tuscany view with lake and old houses. A few benches for short rest are available.
7. Bramasole
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4.5 based on 153 reviews
200-year old farmhouse lovingly restored by travel author Frances Mayes.
Reviewed By Scrabblejan - Auburn, United States
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.
8. Basilica di Santa Margherita
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4.5 based on 576 reviews
Reviewed By Kroulak - Brno, Czech Republic
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????
9. Piazza della Repubblica
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4.5 based on 778 reviews
Reviewed By Kroulak - Brno, Czech Republic
Central place in Cortona with nice atmosphere,few restaurants,shops,church etc. Children like sit there and listen street music artists????
10. Chiesa San Francesco
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By Phil570 - Bolton, United Kingdom
One of the most historical churches in Cortona , inside there are various works of art & relics including a fragment of the Holy Cross brought by Brother Elia from Constantinople. There are also some objects that belonged to St Francis od Assisi and the tomb of Elia himself.
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