Cortona Private walking Tour under the Tuscan sun
Description
Everyone loves Cortona, because it is an authentic and fascinating place. Village of Etruscan origin with stone houses, which stands in the center of an impeccable countryside, hand-sculpted in every corner, pampered by man in every detail. All around there are cypresses, vineyards, olive trees, oaks and fruit trees. Frances Mayes, the very famous writer, made Cortona famous in the eyes of the world thanks to her novel "Under the Tuscan Sun" and the beautiful film based on her novel. So what will we see in this treasure chest of wonders? 1) The Palace of the Captain of the People and the Town Hall, buildings from the medieval era 2) Piazza Signorelli, which owes its name to the famous Renaissance painter who was a friend of Leonardo da Vinci. 3) Piazza del Duomo with its fourteenth-century gothic cathedral 4) the Girifalco Fortress 5) The ancient walls of Cortona with the Porta Bifora, the oldest, as it is of Etruscan origin Enjoy strolling through magic Cortona!
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Itinerary
Cortona is a hilltop town in Tuscany, Italy. The Etruscan Academy Museum displays a vast collection of bronze, ceramic and funerary items reflecting the town’s Etruscan past
On this square rise the Cathedral of Cortona, the monumental complex of Jesus and the Bishop’s Palace. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Renaissance style was built by the followers of Giuliano da Sangallo above the oldest church of S. Maria, of which some remains can be seen on the facade
The Girifalco Fortress is located at the highest point of Cortona and overlooks the town. The Fortress was built, on a project by Gabrio Serbelloni, in 1561 at the behest of Grand Duke Cosimo I dei Medici
The Porta Bifora or Ghibellina is located in Cortona and was named in this way because in Etruscan times it consisted of a double entrance.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Laura was fantastic! She is friendly, knowledgable and eager to share her love of Cortona with her guests. We appreciated her attention to detail and her thoughtful approach to showing us the major landmarks and teaching us about her home town. I would absolutely recommend her as a tour guide in Cortona!
Thank you !
Laura our guide was fantastic. She provided us with a wealth of information about Cortona during our walk. She was knowledgeable about so many areas. Superb tour and guide.
Great walking tour with a very knowledgeable guide. She gave us a great insight into the town we are staying at.
