Cortona

The stone walls of Cortona encircle narrow streets that wind up the mountainside, reaching an elevation of 494 meters above the Valdichiana valley.

The settlement evolved from an Etruscan stronghold in the 8th century BC to become a significant member of the Etruscan League controlling surrounding territories.

The Diocesan Museum displays two panel paintings by Fra Angelico, while the MAEC presents an extensive collection of Etruscan archaeological discoveries.

The train station at the base of the hill connects travelers to Florence and Rome, with local buses running regularly to the town center.

The Franciscan hermitage Le Celle, constructed in 1211, maintains Saint Francis's original meditation cell in its exact historical condition.

Location: Province of Arezzo

Capital city: Cortona

Elevation above the sea: 494 m

Website: http://www.comune.cortona.ar.it/

Shares border with: Arezzo, Castiglion Fiorentino, Castiglione del Lago, Città di Castello, Foiano della Chiana, Lisciano Niccone, Montepulciano, Sinalunga, Torrita di Siena, Tuoro sul Trasimeno, Umbertide

Website: http://comune.cortona.ar.it

GPS coordinates: 43.27556,11.98806

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:34