Villas in Cortona

Looking forward to enjoying a perfect vacation in a charming and peaceful place? Visit the small and picturesque town of Cortona, located in the beautiful region of Tuscany, in the province of Arezzo, Italy. You can enjoy a wonderful vacation in any of the fantastic villas with all the comforts you are looking for. Stroll through its incredible old town on a 494-metre hill surrounded by magnificent walls, where you will also find buildings, churches, and streets with a lot of medieval style. Walk through its squares and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the surroundings. See its remarkable museums and learn much more about the fascinating history of this lovely city in Italy. Try the delicious and unique local cuisine, with the best traditional Italian dishes and exquisite coffee. Marvel at the breathtaking panoramic views of the city that will make this vacation perfect.

On this vacation in Cortona, you can stay in any of its amazing villas, where the luxury and comfort that you can enjoy will be unsurpassed. In the exterior and surroundings you will find a fantastic swimming pool, garden with furniture, barbecue and the most impressive views of the surroundings. Inside you will find perfect rooms, tastefully decorated with comfortable furniture, flat screen TV, internet, cable and fireplace. Marvel at the beautiful kitchen with breakfast bar, spacious dining room to share with the whole family. Additionally, you will find all the appliances to prepare the most delicious meals, oven, microwave, stove, coffee maker, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, pantry and all utensils such as cutlery set, crockery and much more. After a day of adventure and stroll, rest in the cozy bedrooms with soft single, double and king-size beds with linen included and a luxurious bathroom with all the comforts. Don't miss a few days of rest in the charming city of Cortona and reserve the villa of your choice now.

Cortona is undoubtedly a city with a lot of charm and many beautiful and ancient places to visit, perfect for sharing and enjoying with the family. You can start the tour by visiting the magnificent Piazza della Repubblica, one of the most important in the city. As you walk around it, you will find well-preserved ancient monuments from medieval times. Moreover, valuable events, parties and fairs are usually held in this square, making this place a great meeting point especially for tourists, where you will also find fantastic cafés and restaurants to share a magnificent meal or coffee. In the same way, when walking around the square, you will find two relevant historical buildings, the town hall and the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo. One of the ways to get to the square is through the door of Santa Maria.

If you visit Italy you will discover in all its cities as well as spectacular works of art, fascinating places full of ancient history that make this beautiful country what it is today. Cortona is not the exception, if you want to discover much more of the history of this adorable city, you must visit the amazing Museo della'acamedia Etrusca de Cortona. It is considered the main museum in the city, located inside the Palazzo Casali, a spectacular historical building dating from the 13th century, with some renovations on the 17th century façade that make it a true work of art. The museum divides its exhibits into two parts, one discovering the Etruscan academy and through exhibits with objects and historical data. The other part, known as the City Museum, houses works from the Roman period that includes ceramics, chandeliers and archaeological materials, you can also visit the medieval section with fantastic works by the renowned artist Luca Signorelli and some works by Gino Severini.

This spectacular temple was built in the middle of the 13th century, in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi, from the remains of what was an ancient Roman spa. The construction was directed by the successor of the saint, Fray Elia. On the tour inside, you will be able to marvel at the beautiful architectural details of the Renaissance period, as well as discover more interesting facts about the history of this place. In this church are the remains of Fray Elia and the well-known Renaissance artist Luca Signorelli, as well as a fragment of the cross of Christ brought from Constantinople.

The Signorelli theater is a charming place that you will definitely love, its impressive building built in 1854 stands out for its fantastic neoclassical façade, it has 7 arches that are supported by 8 beautiful vaulted pillars. Currently, it is considered a significant cultural and artistic center of the city of Cortona where events of all kinds are held throughout the year, as well as conferences and cultural events. Likewise, you will find a great café to enjoy a pleasant time after an event in this outstanding theater.

This beautiful temple was built in the 11th century, on the remains of a pagan temple. Its beautiful architecture, very well-preserved in the Medieval Romantic style, is one of its best attractions. Inside you will find magnificent works such as the Madonna della Manna from the 15th century, the Adoration of the Shepherds by Pietro da Cortona, a 17th century canvas by the artist Lorenzo. The central nave of the cathedral is supported by impressive columns with capitals. If you are passionate about art, you must pay a visit to this wonderful place.

Outside the old town, you will find one of the most visited attractions in the city of Cortona, the Girifolco Fortress. An important strategic military building that was renovated several times over the centuries, its current form has remained since the 16th century, made by the Medici. Inside you can discover fantastic exhibits with objects and historical information about the place. What is more, you can also enjoy a fabulous bistro with the most pleasant atmosphere and very well attended. From the top of this fortress, you can get the best panoramic views of the entire city.

This impressive religious building is considered the largest religious temple in all of Cortona dedicated to the patron saint of the city who died in 1297, where there are also her remains and funerary monuments of her in her honour. In the past, there were beautiful paintings that are currently in the Diocesan Museum. In the same way, you will be surprised by the outstanding beauty of the surroundings and the most impressive views of the place.

One of the best things you can do in Cortona is to walk around its surroundings and discover its imposing walls that surround the entire historic center of the city, with an extension of more than 3 km long. These beautiful walls are the reflection of the ancient Etruscan history of the 5th century BC. However, in the 3rd century after the arrival of the Romans they were remodelled by raising their walls several meters. You cannot miss be impressed with the architectural work and take a walk enjoying the fresh air of Cortona.

Cortona's town hall is the most famous building in Piazza della Repubblica, built in the 12th century on the ruins of the ancient Roman forum. Through some ancient stairs, you can access the entrance, where the council room is located, decorated with stones from the 16th century. Its architecture is in an original romantic style. New rooms and a fantastic 16th century bell tower have been added over the years. If you love architecture, this is definitely a great place to visit.