Cortona Holidays 2012

Cortona at a Glance

If you’re looking for a Tuscany weekend getaway then look no further then Cortona, this hill side retreat is not only a beautiful location but full of churches, museums and landmarks just waiting to be explored.

Perfect for...

• Travellers looking to explore Cortana’s rich culture and spiritual history.
• Families looking for somewhere with a mild climate
• Couples looking to explore Tuscany.

Discover Cortona

Known as a tourist destination for its artistically beautiful landscape and privileged location, Cortona is popular with tourists looking to enjoy the warm climates of this ancient city. Turned towards the midday sun, visitors get to experience the best of the day making Cortona the perfect destination in 2012.

• Wine lovers can enjoy the best that Cortona has to offer with a trip to the Strada dei Vini di Cortona which stretches both vineyards and olive groves across the beautiful countryside.
• Stay on the out skirted wine region of Cortona and embrace a local way of living by staying in a typical country farm house.
• If you plan to visit Cortona in February then you’ll be lucky enough the catch the Festival of Santa Margherita. A fair takes place in the square to pay homage to the saint and stalls can be found offering traditional sweets and pork on feast day.
• For some lessons in ancient history then visit the Melone I and II of Sodo, Etruscan tombs located at the bottom of Cortona’s hill. Melone II offers lovely decorated sculptures and unique terraced alter, all decorated with fight scenes between humans and mythical creatures.
• Visit Saint Francis’ cell, at the Hermitage Le Celle, which has been untouched since his death. Make sure to take a look at the front of the nearby convent which has a waterfall running down its front as is not to be missed.
• Not known for the significant battles that took place there, Fortress of Girifalco is still standing and was part of the defence system for Cortana. Still standing today it can be explored during your visit to Cortona, full of exhibitions and documentation of its place in the city.
• A national monument in Cortona the Church of San Micjele Arcangelo is a place to visit while in Cortona.
• With its picturesque views Cortona offers lots of flower gardens and parks for visitors to lose themselves in. The Tommasi Aliotti Park is part of the Tommasi Aliotti Villa and has a flower garden full of beautiful flowers only to be viewed with a reservation.

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