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Cortona's creative pulse is felt in its streets — in the murals near MAEC, in the galleries tucked into neighborhoods that most visitors pass without noticing. Walking is the only way to find them. Look for Eremo Le Celle — a creative corner that guidebooks consistently overlook.
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 music & arts 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, 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 known for history and art, but creativity is woven into every corner. Street art appears visible around MAEC, music drifts from doorways in neighborhoods off the main tourist path. Lesser-known creative pockets like Eremo Le Celle reward those who walk slowly enough to notice.
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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