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CORTONA, ITALY - travel shorts
Cortona, Italy is one of the most famous the Tuscan hill towns although it's important to realise that Cortona is more of a Tuscany hillside town than hilltop town and consequently has a great many steep streets and lanes and only one horizontal one - by no means unique in this part of Italy. Nevertheless, for anyone visiting central Italy, the sights of Cortona are definitely worth a day at the very least, preferably two days. The Cortona Museums house world-class art, ranging from Etruscan and Egyptian in the Cortona Etruscan Museum, through early Renaissance in the Cortona Diocesan Museum. Cortona is well-endowed with a variety of Renaissance architecture even though the prevalent character of the townscape is mediaeval. The main piazza of Cortona, Italy, Piazza della Repubblica, has a wonderful ambience and forms the focal centre of Cortona. The highest point on the hill of Cortona is dominated by a huge Medicean fort from which the visitor can admire not only the town but the entire Val di Chiana.
Cortona has an active calendar of performing arts events, and hosts a famous annual antiques exhibition, the Cortonantiquaria, as well as a monthly antiques and bric-a-brac market. There is also a not-to-be-missed folkloric crossbow competition, the Giostra dell'Archidado on the last last day of Cortona Mediaeval Week in late May or early June.
Cortona is easily accessed by rail from Rome and Florence but the nearest station is Camucia-Cortona, three km away, requiring a bus or taxi ride to reach the centre of Cortona. Walking uphill to Cortona proper is for the fit only but one is rewarded by access to a number of Etruscan tombs along the route.
Places to see in ( Cortona - Italy )
Places to see in ( Cortona - Italy )
Cortona is a town and comune in the province of Arezzo, in Tuscany, Italy. Cortona is the main cultural and artistic center of the Val di Chiana after Arezzo. Cortona may be accessed by rail: the closest station is Camucia-Cortona, 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) away. There are direct trains from Florence, Rome, and Foligno (via Perugia).
The foundation of Cortona remains mixed in legends dating to classical times. These were later reworked especially in the late Renaissance period under Cosimo I de' Medici. The 17th-century Guide of Giacomo Lauro, reworked from writings of Annio da Viterbo, states that 108 years after the Great Flood, Noah entered the Valdichiana via the Tiber and Paglia rivers. He preferred this place better than anywhere else in Italy, because it was so fertile, and dwelt there for thirty years. One of Noah's descendants was Crano, his son who came to the hilltop and, liking the high position, the fine countryside and the calm air, built the city of Cortona on it in 273 years after the Great Flood.
The prevailing character of Cortona’s architecture is medieval with steep narrow streets situated on a hillside at an elevation of 600 metres (2,000 ft) that embraces a view of the whole of the Valdichiana. From the Piazza Garibaldi (still referred to by the local population by its older name, Piazza Carbonaia) is a fine prospect of Lake Trasimeno, scene of Hannibal's ambush of the Roman army in 217 BC (Battle of Lake Trasimene). Parts of the Etruscan city wall can still be seen today as the basis of the present wall. The main street, via Nazionale, is the only street in the town with no gradient, and is still usually referred to by locals by its older name of Ruga Piana.
Inside the Palazzo Casali is the Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca, displaying items from Etruscan, Roman, and Egyptian civilizations, as well as art and artefacts from the Medieval and Renaissance eras. The distinguished Etruscan Academy Museum had its foundation in 1727 with the collections and library of Onofrio Baldelli. Among its most famous ancient artefacts is the bronze lampadario or Etruscan hanging lamp, found at Fratta near Cortona in 1840 and then acquired by the Academy for the large sum of 1600 Florentine scudi. Its iconography includes (under the 16 burners) alternating figures of Silenus playing panpipes or double flutes, and of sirens or harpies. Within zones representing waves, dolphins and fiercer sea-creatures is a gorgon-like face with protruding tongue. Between each burner is a modelled horned head of Achelous. It is supposed that the lampadario derived from some important north Etruscan religious shrine of around the second half of the 4th century BC. A later (2nd century BC) inscription shows it was rededicated for votive purposes (tinscvil) by the Musni family at that time.
Alot to see in ( Cortona - Italy ) such as :
Diocesan Museum
Cortona Cathedral
Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca e città di Cortona
Church of San Francesco, Cortona
Santa Margherita, Cortona
Piazza della Repubblica
Fortezza Medicea di Girifalco
Molesini
Porta Bifora
Porta Sant'Agostino
Porta Colonia
Porta Berarda
Porta Montanina
Porta Santa Margherita
Audit Artea
Galleria Etrusca
Cathedral (Duomo) of Cortona (Santa Maria)
Basilica of Santa Margherita
Guzzetti Chapel
Spirito Santo
San Benedetto
San Cristoforo
San Domenico
San Filippo Neri
San Francesco
San Marco
San Niccolò
Santa Chiara
(Former) church of the Gesù
Abbey of Farneta
Franciscan Convent de Le Celle
San Donnino (or, Madonna della Croce)
Pieve di San Michele Arcangelo at Metelliano
Sanctuary of the Madonna del Bagno
San Biagio at Pierle
San Marco Evangelista
( Cortona - Italy ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Cortona . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Cortona - Italy
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Tuscany/Umbria portion of Italy Trip
Smag Toscana/Taste Tuscany - Tur på italiensk marked i Camucia/ Trip to market in Camucia, Italy
Markedstur i Camucia, Toscana i Italien med vores kokkeskole/ Trip to italian market in Tuscany, Italy with our cooking school. Look at smag-toscana.dk/eng for more info.
Kokkekurser for livsnydere, med gastronomiske oplevelser i hjertet af Toscana - se mere på smag-toscana.dk om vores rejser med fokus på italiensk mad.
FOOD WINE TV per Chianina e Syrah - Cortona (Ar)
Intervista a Francesco Bracali - Ristorante Bracali - Massa Marittima 2 stelle Michelin
Cortona Streets
Playing on the streets of cortona!
Market Day in Tuscany
A fall day with street vendors filling the marketplace in Tuscany.
Vini in lavorazione 2016: Incontro dei produttori del consorzio vini cortona
Anche quest'anno alcuni produttori del consorzio si sono incontrati per confrontarsi sui vini ancora in lavorazione.
Spunti e consigli per crescere insieme e continuare a proporre sempre prodotti di eccellenza.
Sentiamo che annata sarà il 2016 dalle parole del consigliere di amministrazione Adriano Giuliarini
Under the Tuscan Sun: Summer walking at your own pace
Take a walking holiday in the heart of Tuscany along the Via Francigena, for an unforgettable experience this summer.
Enjoy a relaxed walking holiday across the picture-perfect Tuscan countryside, taking time to enjoy the region's cuisine and explore the most stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites -- Monteriggioni, San Gimignano and Siena.
Starting in San Miniato, this 7 day holiday takes you on an easy leisurely walk across the Tuscan countryside visiting stunning sites and villages before reaching the historic centre of Siena.
This walk, which is suitable for even the most novice walkers, covers part of section 14 of the Via Francigena. The Via Francigena is a classic pilgrimage route that starts in Canterbury and crosses France and Switzerland on its way to Rome.
This holiday is designed for those looking for an active summer, while taking time to discover and admire some of the most beautiful spots of Tuscany. Walkers will also get to taste authentic Tuscan food and wine in the region's best 'osterias'.
En route to Siena, you will pass the vineyards of Chianti and visit the medieval walled town of Monteriggioni and the breath-taking hilltop town of San Gimignano, where you will spend a night. Over the 5 walking days you will also pass through the villages of Colle di Val d'Elsa and Gambassi Terme.
You can also time your trip to coincide with some of the region's colourful festivals. Il Palio di Siena, the city's spectacular and colourful horse race, takes place in the city of Siena in July and August. San Gimignano goes back to the Middle Ages in June with its Cavalieri di Santa Fina Medieval Festival.
This relaxing culture-filled holiday is available now from CaminoWays.com, the walking and cycling holiday specialists, from just €679pp.
For more information on our Under the Tuscan Sun walking holiday package.
Price includes: Accommodation on a half board basis, luggage transfers and a holiday pack.
Price does not include: Flights, insurance, airport transfers, dinner on first or last night or drinks.
Book today by logging onto caminoways.com or call 353 (0)1-525-28-86.
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Camucia Dance Festival (Arezzo) special guest Luca Ruco Deejay (Italy)
Camucia Dance Festival (Arezzo) special guest Luca Ruco Deejay (Italy)
Villa Il Sentiero | Holiday Accommodation In Tuscany
This house for rent is located in Tuscany, near Cortona. There are 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and it can host up to 12 guests. It is divided in 3 units located one next to the other, not internally connected.The villa offers a private pool, an equipped terrace for outdoor dinners.
Renting this comfortable property, you'll be able to visit the most important cities of Tuscany and Umbria, as well as the Orcia Valley and the Chianti wine region.
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Pietrasorgiva - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC - Santavinea
Grape variety Montepulciano d' Abruzzo 100%
Vineyard location Municipality of Bolognano, facing West.
Soil characteristics Medium texture.
Vine Training system Pergola Abruzzese.
Vinification Soft pressing of the grapes, submerged maceration with fermentation temperature controlled and racking to achieve established parameters.
Aged Initially in steel, then 4 months in Slavonian oak barrels, finishing in the bottle.
Color Intense ruby red color with violet nuances.
Perfumes Intense, characteristic bouquet, with hints of blackberry and spices.
Pairs with Lamb, pork, veal.
Serving 16-18° C
Alcohol 12,5%
Under the Tuscan Sun
A holiday with Nick and Lena in Tuscany.
Stanguellini Formula Junior - Sound on the Track!
I recorded a Stanguellini Formula Junior during Spa Italia on circuit Spa Francorchamps. I never heard of this car before, until I read the logo in front of the car. You can see and hear some great sounds from the engine.
The single seat racing cars were given aluminum bodies and had modified Fiat 1100 cc engine that produced nearly 80 horsepower, thanks in part to the Weber twin-choke carburetors.
Thanks for watching and feel free to leave a comment behind!
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Viggiani camera car Castellina 2019
Cronoscalata Castellina in chianti 2019 Gruppo 2 TC 700
le capezzine a la vialla 2
Casa La Fonte | Luxury Villa In Tuscany
This splendid property in Cortona (SI) can host up to 6 guests and it offers a private pool, a large garden and a charming terrace. Its perfect location will allow you to visit the most beautiful Tuscan centers during your stay and to spend an unforgettable holiday in Central Italy.
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Alessandro Cellai
Alessandro Cellai do Castellare di Castellina visita o Brasil
Arquilla interviews Alessandro Cellai - Part 1
We interview the winemaker from Domini Castellare, Alessandro Cellai, who talks about winemaking, and working at Castellare di Castellini and Rocca di Frassinello wineries.