Diocesan Museum in Cortona

The Diocesan Museum occupies a former church building facing Piazza del Duomo and displays religious artworks collected from churches throughout the diocese. The collection spans paintings, sculptures, and sacred objects created across several centuries.

The museum was established in 1945 to preserve religious artworks from local churches. It also holds ancient objects including a Roman sarcophagus dating to the 2nd century.

The collection reflects what clergy and communities valued in religious art over centuries. Walking through, you see how specific works became central to worship and devotion in local churches.

The museum maintains regular visiting hours and offers guided tours to help you explore the collection. The location on Piazza del Duomo puts it in the heart of Cortona's center.

The Sottochiesa section holds frescoes depicting Old Testament sacrifice scenes alongside wooden choir stalls carved in 1517. This lower level contains details many visitors pass by without noticing.

Location: Cortona

Inception: 1945

Official opening: 1945

Phone: +39057562830

Email: museodiocesano.cortona@diocesi.arezzo.it

Website: https://cortonamia.com/en/museum-diocesano-cortona

GPS coordinates: 43.27213,11.98315

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04