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The cultural life of Cortona runs far deeper than its headline attractions. Places like MAEC and Diocesan Museum are only the beginning, and quieter spots like Eremo Le Celle reveal traditions that tourist crowds never reach. Walking connects you to the living traditions that make this city unforgettable.
An ancient Etruscan hill town in Tuscany with sweeping views over the Val di Chiana and Lake Trasimeno.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided culture tour route in Cortona. The audio walking tour can include stops such as MAEC — the Etruscan Academy Museum with artifacts spanning 3,000 years of local history, Diocesan Museum — housing Fra Angelico's Annunciation and works by Luca Signorelli, plus hidden gems like Eremo Le Celle — a Franciscan hermitage founded by St. Francis in 1211, set in a forested ravine outside town and Etruscan tombs — ancient burial chambers including the Tanella di Pitagora, just outside the walls.
Use this page as a starting point for a Cortona walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Cortona. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Cortona is celebrated for history and art, and culture is the thread binding all of it — from MAEC and Diocesan Museum to the stories behind every street name. Walking with a cultural lens turns any route into something richer. Overlooked corners like Eremo Le Celle carry just as much meaning as the marquee institutions.
Cortona is very steep. Start at the lower gates and work your way up — the views improve with every step. Comfortable shoes are essential.
April through June and September through October. Spring wildflowers in the surrounding countryside are spectacular.
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