14Nov 0 Cortona Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini 40 Top Sights of Tuscany, Towns in the Province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Tuscan villages and towns, Tuscany travel guide CortonaThings to see and where to stay at Cortona in Tuscany, Italy Cortona has seen its fame increase over the past few years with the publication by Frances Mayes of “Under the Tuscan Sun” and other books about her life in this area. However, Cortona, Italy has always rightly been a popular Tuscan “hill town” destination – Tuscan “hillside town” would better evoke Cortona’s steep, narrow mediaeval streets. Remains of the Etruscan city wall can still be seen forming the base of the present walls, and the town is dominated by a Medicean fortress. The Palazzo Pretorio houses the Museo dell’Accademia Etrusca where Etruscan, Roman and Egyptian artifacts, as well as mediaeval and Renaissance objects are on display. The Diocesan Museum houses two masterpieces by Fra Angelico among others. Worth a visit. More about Cortona, Italy. Click here for accommodations in and near Cortona Here are some similar topics: Volterra Volterra is an archetypal Tuscan hill town. Its very high and isolated location have preserved much of its original character. Part of its walls, the acropolis and the Porta dell’Arco gate are Etruscan and the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum is one… Read More » Populonia Populonia is the location of some of the best-preserved Etruscan tomb structures and other remains in Tuscany, plus a small Etruscan museum. It was an important metalworking city for the Etruscans and one of the few of their cities built… Read More » Arezzo Arezzo is an attractive town located high on a hill above the upper reaches of the River Arno in eastern Tuscany. The cathedral, the town hall, the Medici Fortress and numerous other architecturally interesting structures are in the ancient higher area of Arezzo.… Read More » Timeshares and fractional ownership in Tuscany Fractional ownership of a vacation apartment is similar to a timesharebut with more flexibility and better equity. Borgo di Vagli fractional ownership club near Cortona on the Tuscan-Umbrian border provides access to luxury accommodation in a restored mediaeval village at… Read More » San Gimignano San Gimignano is famous for its Tuscan tower houses. These were a common sight in Tuscan towns during the late middle ages but most city rulers ordered them to be torn down as a measure to reduce intramural discord. … Read More »
