Hotel Le Terre Dei Cavalieri, Cortona
Arezzo, Tuscany  Set on the slopes that lead up to the medieval city of Cortona, this Tuscan hotel sits on a vast spread with a lovely swimming pool. Le Terre dei Cavalieri aims to marry all the modern comforts with the unspoiled charm of an old Tuscan estate. View hotel Double rooms from €100
Hotel San Michele, Cortona ****
Arezzo, Tuscany  Hotel San Michele is a beautifully restored, historic hotel in Italy. Dating back to the 12th century, it sits right in the centre of the beautiful Tuscan city of Cortona. Originally home to the Marquis of Monte Santa Maria, this remarkable building has a fascinating and well-documented history... View hotel Double rooms from €75
Hotel Villa Marsili, Cortona ****
Arezzo, Tuscany  Hotel Villa Marsili is one of Cortona's most elegant hotels. Lying within the ancient walls and cobbled streets of the historic town centre, the present 18th-century building stands on the site of a former church oratory and is full of fascinating history. View hotel Double rooms from €94
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Ancient Cortona sits high above the valley floor of the Valdichiana, the long road winding up through terraces of olive grove and vineyard to a walled medieval town that seems to cling desperately to the sharp ridges of rock. Steep narrow streets clamber up the rock and flat ground is at a premium in Cortona - thus cars are (thankfully) limited. It all adds to the sense of elevated isolation - though things can get pretty busy in summer. Gaze down from here at night and you see the lights from the towns of southern Tuscany winking in the distance. There are sights aplenty, with Piazza Garibaldi giving fine views of Lake Trasimeno below. You'll find some superb restaurants in Cortona, and good bars and cafes around Corso Italia and on the piazzas Guido Monaco, Grande and San Francesco. The Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca charts the long history of Cortona back to Etruscan times, with burial items and bronzes, while the Museo Diocesano has panels by Fra Angelico. The Duomo (cathedral) built on an old pagan temple, is right up against the city walls and looks down into the abyss below. Also see the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and that of San Nicolo, with a Signorelli altarpiece. The church of Santa Margherita, meanwhile, holds the tomb of St Margaret of Cortona, the town's patron saint. To the left you'll find a selection of Cortona hotels, just to whet your appetite. See also Cortona hotels (full listings) and our Cortona hotel map. |
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