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Featured · Workshops and local craftsmanship · 8 October 2026
Cortona Saturday Market: Where It Runs and How to Shop It
Cortona's Saturday morning market fills the old town's piazzas up to Piazza Garibaldi. Tips on timing, layout changes and picking the best stalls.
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guide · 6 October 2026
Christmas in Cortona: Nativity Scenes, Lights and Festive Events
Christmas in Cortona: dates, projection mapping, the Sky Tower and a nativity trail through the Etruscan town, plus tips for planning a December weekend.
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Tuscan flavours · 5 October 2026
Cantucci and Vin Santo: Tuscany's Classic Dessert Pairing in Cortona
Cantucci and Vin Santo in Cortona: what they are, why they're paired, and what makes Cortona's DOC Vin Santo unique across its three styles.
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E-biking through the hills · 1 October 2026
Sentiero della Bonifica by E-Bike: Cortona to Arezzo Flat Cycle Path
The Sentiero della Bonifica by e-bike from Cortona to Arezzo: a flat, car-free dirt path along the Canale Maestro, with an easy train ride back.
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Art & Etruscan treasures · 28 September 2026
Diocesan Museum of Cortona: Fra Angelico and Signorelli
In the former Church of the Gesù, Cortona's Diocesan Museum packs Renaissance masterpieces into a few rooms: Fra Angelico, Signorelli, Lorenzetti…
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Cortona on film · 28 September 2026
Teatro Signorelli Cortona on the Big Screen
Cortona's neoclassical Teatro Signorelli starred in Life Is Beautiful and Under the Tuscan Sun.
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Spirituality and silence · 25 September 2026
The Story of Saint Margaret of Cortona
Saint Margaret of Cortona (1247–1297), Franciscan penitent and patron of the city: her story, the legend of the dog and the places that keep it alive.
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Cortona on foot · 21 September 2026
A Slow Weekend in Tuscany: Why Choose Cortona
A slow weekend in Tuscany points to Cortona: an Etruscan hilltown alive year-round, with a compact walkable center, uncrowded and easy to reach.
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Hiking and historic trails · 17 September 2026
The Way of St Francis in Cortona: Last Tuscan Stop Before Assisi
The Way of St Francis reaches Cortona, the last Tuscan town before Assisi: the Le Celle hermitage, Francis's roots here, and the road on toward Umbria.
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Tuscan flavours · 14 September 2026
Pici all'Aglione: Cortona's Hand-Rolled Pasta, History & Recipe
Pici all'aglione is Cortona's signature dish: hand-rolled wheat pasta in a slow-melting sauce of tomato and sweet aglione garlic.
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Practical information · 10 September 2026
Cortona Weather Season by Season
Cortona weather by season: mild spring and autumn, hot dry summers, cold winters.
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Beyond Cortona · 8 September 2026
Castiglione del Lago: Lake Trasimeno's Fortress Town
Castiglione del Lago is the Umbrian town on Lake Trasimeno with the Lion Fortress: 20 minutes from Cortona, half a day of ramparts, lake and sunsets.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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