Giostra dell’Archidado — Cortona’s Medieval Festival 2026
Cortona’s great medieval festival of crossbows, flag-throwing and Renaissance pageantry, from 8 May to 14 June 2026 — the full programme in English.
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Villa Marsili Cortona — #1 Hotel with Valley Views
Ranked #1 in Cortona on Tripadvisor — Villa Marsili sits just outside the historic walls with panoramic views over the entire Val di Chiana. Here’s why guests keep coming back.
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Il Falconiere Cortona — Relais & Châteaux, Michelin Star & Winery
Michelin star since 2002, a working winery, a world-class spa and views over the Val di Chiana — Il Falconiere is the finest luxury stay near Cortona.
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Best Bars in Camucia — Bar La Stazione & Cristallo Caffè
Step off the train at Camucia and meet Mr. White — Bar La Stazione is your first stop in Cortona. Plus Cristallo Caffè, bringing Neapolitan soul to the Tuscan hills.
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Nunziatina’s — Frutta Verdura e Gastronomia di Nunziatina Picciafuochi
Where the locals eat lunch — fresh schiacciata, seasonal produce and genuine Cortona life at Frutta Verdura e Gastronomia di Nunziatina Picciafuochi.
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Day Trips from Cortona — The Best Destinations in Tuscany & Umbria
From wine towns to medieval cities and a beautiful lake — the best day trips from Cortona, all within an hour by car.
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Cortona for First-Timers — Everything You Need to Know
First time in Cortona? Here’s where to start, what to see, where to eat — and the one thing every first-timer gets wrong.
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Best Gelato in Cortona — Gelateria Dolce Vita Guide
We’ll say it plainly: the gelato at Dolce Vita in Cortona is better than San Gimignano. Here’s why — and what to order.
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Best Bars & Cafés in Cortona — Where to Drink in Tuscany
Morning coffee, aperitivo, cocktails and the best schiacciata in town — the best bars and cafés in Cortona, Tuscany.
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Best Shops in Cortona — An Insider’s Guide to Shopping in Tuscany
Jewellery, ceramics, olive wood crafts, slow fashion and Tuscan fragrances — the best independent shops in Cortona’s historic centre.
