Tourist information about Cortona
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The Municipal territory of Cortona extends for 342,34 square kilometres in Val di Chiana, partly on the plain and partly hilly ; the capital, which has the typical features of an Etruscan centre, is situated on a spur of the Alta di Sant’Egidio. Of Etruscan origin, Roman Municipality, then Captaincy, it became community in 1774. Leaving apart the legend handed down from Marco Porcio Catone, who would have it among the most ancient of Italian cities, it seems the foundation of Cortona - as is attested by archaeological finds - must go back to the V century B.C. ; it was certainly one of the most important Etruscan cities, perhaps reaching the height of its power towards the end of the !V century B.C.. It entered in the Roman orbit around this era, and maintained as a municipality of certain importance until the Imperial epoch, thanks also to its nearness with the route of the Via Cassia which connected Etruria to Roma. T ... Read more about Cortona. |
Cortona hotels | Accommodations in Cortona
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Hotel Portale |
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Welcome to the Hotel Portale. the 3 star hotel portole in cortona is located amid the woods and fields of the tuscan mountainside, a few kilometers from the ancient etruscan town which was a center of art and culture. this excepti ... Read more about Hotel Portale and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Hotel Portale. | |
Hotel Portole |
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Welcome to the Hotel Portole. the 3 star hotel portole in cortona is located amid the woods and fields of the tuscan mountainside, a few kilometers from the ancient etruscan town which was a center of art and culture. this excepti ... Read more about Hotel Portole and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Hotel Portole. |
from: 55.00 |
Hotel Restaurant Corys |
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Welcome to the Hotel Restaurant Corys. conveniently located at cortona, this property is in proximity to the frances elisabeth mayes and is just a kilometre away from the city centre. this hotel offers spacious accommodation units that ... Read more about Hotel Restaurant Corys and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Hotel Restaurant Corys. |
from: 155.00 |
Residence Il Casale Hotel |
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Welcome to the Residence Il Casale Hotel. self catering - indipendent luxury apartment ten elegant apartments offering a luxurious, timeless taste of tuscany country life. pretty gardens, a large swimming pool and delightful views of the anci ... Read more about Residence Il Casale Hotel and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Residence Il Casale Hotel. |
from: 116.00 |
Villa Marsili Hotel |
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Welcome to the Villa Marsili Hotel. situated within cortona's ancient walls and retaining all the grace and charm of its original architectural structure, this beautiful hotel is perfectly connected to all the points of interest of tusc ... Read more about Villa Marsili Hotel and check rates and room availability. Write your own review about Villa Marsili Hotel. |
from: 150.00 |
