Location: Cortona
Top Things to do in Cortona
7 Sacred & Religious Sites 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. 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.
2. Santa Maria del Calcinaio
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
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.
3. 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.
4. Duomo di Cortona
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4.0 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By Kroulak - Brno, Czech Republic
Really great old church in beatifull square with some restaurants and coffee shops for refreshments+nice view to valkey thrue small streets.
