Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Santa Margherita

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 92,952 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Santa Margherita, Minor basilica in Cortona, Italy.

Santa Margherita is a neo-Gothic Roman Catholic basilica just outside Cortona, at the intersection of Via delle Santucce and Via Sant'Margherita, on a hill below the Fortezza Medicea. The present Gothic Revival building is the work of Enrico Presenti and Mariano Falcini, with a facade designed by Domenico Mirri and completed by Giuseppe Castellucci. Only the choir and the second and third vaults of the central nave survive from the earlier church.

After the death of Margaret of Cortona in 1297, a new church was built on the site of the older San Basilio, with architect Giovanni Pisano involved in the early work. The building was rebuilt and reshaped several times over the centuries and received its current appearance in the 19th century.

The church is dedicated to Margaret of Cortona, a Franciscan tertiary who died in 1297 in a room behind the old church, roughly where the third altar on the left now stands. A 13th-century wooden crucifix on the right, brought from San Francesco in Cortona, is said to be the one she prayed before. Her body lies in a silver casket of 1774 at the main altar.

The church stands at the junction of Via delle Santucce and Via Sant Margherita, on the hill just below the Medici Fortress, so the approach climbs through the upper town. The bell tower of 1650 and the Franciscan monastery stand behind the church. The interior is entered from the facade completed by Giuseppe Castellucci.

The church was elevated to the status of a minor basilica in 1927. Behind it stand a bell tower dated 1650 and a monastery of the Franciscan Order, and the building sits on a hill just below the Fortezza Medicea, at the crossing of Via delle Santucce and Via Santa Margherita.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 92,952 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Inception
1304
Address
Via S. Margherita, 1, 52044 Cortona AR, Italy
Opening Hours
Monday-Sunday 07:00-19:00
GPS coordinates
43.27647,11.99237
Latest update
October 24, 2026 14:41
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Santa Margherita - Minor basilica in Cortona, Italy » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.