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Latest Cortona hotel reviews
Pro
Clean, easy to get around, nice views from the restaurant
Con
We have to come home....... :(
In a nutshell
Unbelievable Beauty...............
cjg1 Says: The Church of Santa Maria Nuovo is in very bad condition and no one is allowed inside. The church is very old and was built in 1554. It's a shame since the exterior of the building looks very interesting and made us wonder what was behind the doors.
cjg1 Says: The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie was rumored to have be built because of a sighting of the Virgin Mary on the site. The church itself is rather plain on the outside which is surprising when we stepped inside to the high arches and beautiful white walls of the church.
cjg1 Says: Piazza Garibaldi is a busy area of Corona with cars, buses and taxi's letting out and picking up passangers. There is a nice area with benches that have an incredible view of the countryside, mountains and Umbria. Lake Trasimeno is clearly visible from this vantage point....
cjg1 Says: The Palazzo Comunale is a dominating point inthe square with the large clock tower and long staircase. The steps are often lined with people taking a rest, enjoying a snack or people watching; very much like the Spanish Steps of Rome but less crowded.
cjg1 Says: Piazza della Repubblica is the busiest piazza in Cortona. This is a great place to people watch from a bench, the steps or a cafe. The buzz of people is quite amazing especially when the street performers start cranking out music or puting on a show. We spent much time in...
1 Review and 110 Opinions My husband and I spent a week at this beautiful and charming inn. The accommodations were first...
1 Review and 59 Opinions It's a wonderful place,in close proximity to the most fascinating towns of central Italy, renowned...
Cocoa: Unbelievable Gelato, Chocolates and Sweets
cjg1 Says: Cocoa is the celebrated gelato/dessert place in Cortona. It's tucked off on a side street with a small sign. You could walk past it without even noticing it except for an ice cream cone statue outside of the door. The shop is small but packed with a large variety of home...
Caffé La Saletta: Wine bar with a lovely street café
maritagnes Says: We all enjoyed our late lunch at this Enoteca - or Wine bar - which had outdoor serving as well.The street restaurants were in a row in this charming street of Cortona, and we sat down and had a lovely break from all our walking. Excellent pizza, wine of the house was a...
Route 66: Seems tiny but opens up in the lower level.
christineintheworld Says: The main entry point gives the impression that this is a small club with some seating and a standing bar... But if you walk down the stairs, the club opens up underneath several of the storefronts above. It's huge!The bartenders here are some of the best. We were treated to...
alectrevor Says: Camucia is at the bottom of the mountain, Cortona is 3km up. There is a bus, buy ticket at shops before boarding. There are hotels in Cortona , you still have to bus or taxi up and down to station. So i found it better to stay in Camucia, easier on leaving. Camucia is the...
cjg1 Says: Definitely not my airline of choice but who's to look gift tickets in the mouth. Thankfully they were free tickets because it was one of the worst flights I have taken when it comes to timeliness, service and overall customer service.Flying home from Florence we had a...
cjg1 Says: Driving was essential when exploring the outer area of Cortona and other towns in the region. We were fortunate to have the use of Liz's Aunt and Uncles car and driver. Drivers in Italy are just a speed happy as Americans so we were quite accustomed to the road habits of...
cjg1 Says: Cortona is the place you just have to walk to see the sights of the town. The tiny alleys, the large streets...all are best seen on foot. Walking down the cobblestone streets and alleys gives an insight to the daily happenings in the town. We discovered several beautifully...
Via Nazionale: The one street stop.
christineintheworld Says: Via Nazionale is one of the main streets in Cortona and, in addition to restaurants and the tourism office, is where you will find a great variety of shops and boutiques for your purchasing pleasure. There are several leather good shops. There are many fantastic shoe stores...
Antichità Beato Angelico: One to mark each trip!
christineintheworld Says: Antichità Beato Angelico is a fantastic little antique shop on Via Nazionale in Cortona, just across the street from the Caffe degli Artisti. Full of unique jewelry, antiques, fans, and crafts... there are many different treasures for you to explore and maybe port home to...
cjg1 Says: Ribollita was a local soup I was able to have several times during my stay in Cortona. It's a soup that is made from leftover vegetable or minestrone soup with leftover bread thrown in. I always say leftovers taste best with the deepening of flavors and this soup is...
cjg1 Says: I was fortunate to visit Tuscany with summer coming to an end. The flowers were still in full bloom and the colors were unreal. Everything was lush and alive from the olive trees, the flowers and the rolling hills of grass.
Jayrock77 Says: I recently discovered a small riding yard about a 5 minute drive from Cortona. They really do have horses to suite every type of rider. I myself have not ridden much in my life, but my girlfriend is a very accomplished rider. We bothed enjoyed our 2 hours hack in the...
cjg1 Says: Wandering the Olive Groves was an experince. The groves on the property were quite large and the trees were full of olives (not yet ready for picking to my dissapointment). I am a big believer is seeing where things you enjoy to eat grow to fully appreciate them.We love the...
Planning your Cortona adventure...
christineintheworld Says: Take some time and read the multitude of information on the Cortona website - http://www.cortonaweb.net/eng/.It has a wealth of information on everything from accommodations to cultural nuances to 360 degree views of the main spots in the city. It is a must visit for anyone...
iandsmith Says: Sooner or later, if you spend some time in the town, you're going to end up here.It's a hub of activity with students from the nearby bible college drifting in and out and with municipal buildings nearby it seems there's always something happening. Its proximity to the...
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I was so cold and hungry when I walked into this friendly little cafe. The young man working there immediately started speaking English to us and made sure we...
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Q: How can I get from Lucca to Cortona by bus?
A: I am not aware of a bus from Lucca to Cortona, I think you will need to take the train. You will need to change at Florence and then catch the short bus ride from the...
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It's quite amazing what a little publicity can do. There was a painting sitting in a gallery then someone gave it a rap in the 1920's and the rush was on. The fact that there are many superior works...
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Cortona is a small town perched on a hill about 25km away from Arezzo, which takes a surprising hour by bus (though parts are rather scenic). While it has its roots with the Etruscans, little...
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Cortona is a beautiful hillside town in Tuscany. I'm am fortunate through Liz's relatives to say I now have family here. Her Aunt Melva and Uncle Giacomo have a magnificent Villa. I had heard about......
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I have always idealized Italy and its particularities. I studied the language in University, I dreamed of studying at my University's 'campus' in Cortona, I revelled in the cooking style, I read the...
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I came to Cortona because I am one of those American women who saw Under the Tuscan Sun one too many times and something about it just called to me. Although the movie is very different from the book,...
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