Cortona
Cortona is a town in central Italy in the region of Tuscany and province of Arezzo. Comune di Cortona Coat of arms of Comune di Cortona Municipal coat of arms Country Italy Italy Region Toscana Province Arezzo (AR) Mayor Andrea Vignini (since June 2004) Elevation 494/825 m Area 342 km² Population - Total (as of December 31, 2004) 22,594 - Density 64/km² Time zone CET, UTC+1 Coordinates 43°16'N 11°59'E Gentilic Cortonesi Dialing code 0575 Postal code 52044 Frazioni Camucia, Terontola, Mercatale, Montecchio del Loto, Portole Patron Holy Cross - Day September 14 Website: www.comune.cortona.ar.itTop photos chosen by u all:
Valdichiana
Made by truemoss1
The view from Piazza Garibaldi (still referred to by the local population by its older name, Piazza Carbonaia).In the distance is Lago Trasimeno, scene of Hannibal's ambush of the Roman army in 217 BC (Battle of Lake Trasimene).
Chiesa di San Marco
Made by Areldos
almeno credo si chiamasse così... Ho una pessima memoria.
Etruscan Stairway
Made by Maschinenraum
Beautiful footpath along the Etruscan wall of Cortona
stairs
Made by catalinamarr
by michelangelo, i think.
outside of the church
Made by catalinamarr
Nearest places of interest:
| Montepulciano Pienza Battle of Lake Trasimene Piazza Gramsci | Monterchi Anghiari The Coco Palm Gelateria Arezzo (Arretium) |
