Cortona

The slopes of Mount Sant’Egidio define the setting of Cortona — steep lanes and stone buildings climb above the broad Val di Chiana, making a walk through the historic centre a distinctly uphill experience. The town was an important Etruscan centre, and sections of its ancient walls still trace the perimeter beyond the medieval streets. Piazza della Repubblica, marked by the town hall and its long staircase, remains a focal point of local life. Cortona also houses the Museo dell’Accademia Etrusca e della Città di Cortona in Palazzo Casali, whose collections illuminate the area’s long past. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Cortona relates to the Val di Chiana and the Tuscan hills.

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