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Two cyclists on a winding rural road with scenic countryside views under a cloudy sky.

Featured · E-biking through the hills · 25 June 2026

E-Bike Tours in the Cortona Hills: On-Site Rental, Routes & GPX Maps to Explore the Valdichiana Effortlessly

An e-bike holiday in Cortona: rent on-site, follow GPX routes and explore the Valdichiana effortlessly—leave and recharge right from the hotel.

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Porta Colonia, one of the Etruscan gates leading into Cortona's historic centre

Practical information · 25 June 2026

Cortona for Guests: A Practical Guide to Getting There, Parking and Local Know-How

Practical guide to visiting Cortona: how to arrive by car or train, where to park, the ZTL rules, and the escalators up to the historic centre.

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Cortona on foot · 24 June 2026

Slow Cortona: Things to Do When You Want to Slow Down

What to do in Cortona when you want to slow down: walk, pick a few places and live them fully—slow breakfasts, Valdichiana views and silence.

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Narrow uphill street in Cortona's historic center lined with artisan shops and stone walls

Workshops and local craftsmanship · 22 June 2026

Shopping in Cortona: A Guide to Authentic Artisan Finds

Shopping in Cortona means living craftsmanship: hand-painted ceramics, leather goods, olive wood, Syrah wine and oil in the old town's workshops.

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Ancient stone path climbing through olive groves toward the hilltop town of Cortona in golden morning light

Hiking and historic trails · 20 June 2026

Hiking Around Cortona: Historic Trails and Panoramic Walks

Hiking around Cortona means historic pilgrim ways, panoramic loops over Lake Trasimeno and gentle walks through olive groves—find the right trail for you.

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Scenic road winding through the Valdichiana hills with cypress trees and a village in the distance, the starting point for day trips from Cortona

Beyond Cortona · 19 June 2026

Day Trips from Cortona: Best Towns & Places Nearby

Day trips from Cortona sorted by direction and time: Valdichiana villages, art cities, Umbrian shrines, hot springs and Lake Trasimeno.

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Le Celle hermitage near Cortona, a Franciscan retreat in the hills

Spirituality and silence · 19 June 2026

Spiritual Places in Cortona: Hermitages, Silence & the Soul

Discover Cortona's spiritual side: Franciscan hermitages, quiet cloisters and hilltop silence, from St Francis to St Margaret of Cortona.

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Piazza della Repubblica in Cortona, the town's main square with the medieval Palazzo Comunale in the background

Cortona on film · 19 June 2026

Under the Tuscan Sun: The Real Cortona Film Locations

Discover the real Under the Tuscan Sun locations in Cortona: Villa Bramasole, Villa Laura and Frances Mayes' footsteps, all walkable in the old town.

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The medieval hill town of Cortona perched on its slope with the mountain rising behind it

Art & Etruscan treasures · 18 June 2026

What to See in Cortona: Etruscan Treasures and Renaissance Art

What to see in Cortona: the MAEC museum with the Tabula Cortonensis, masterpieces by Fra Angelico and Signorelli, Etruscan walls and Girifalco views.

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Panoramic view from Cortona: the Val di Chiana patterned with vineyards and olive groves sloping down toward Lake Trasimeno in the distance

Tuscan flavours · 18 June 2026

Tuscan Flavors in Cortona: A Food & Wine Experience of Classic Dishes, Local Wines and Regional Produce

A guide to Cortona food and wine: Chianina beef and Cortona Syrah, hand-rolled pici all'aglione, EVO oil, ciaccia and pecorino from farm to trattoria.

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