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The best photos of Cortona aren't always at the obvious landmarks. Sure, Piazza della Repubblica and Church of Santa Margherita will fill your camera roll, but the real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, and the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot. Seek out Eremo Le Celle for the kind of shot that no one else is posting.
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 photography tour route in Cortona. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Piazza della Repubblica — the main square overlooked by the 13th-century Palazzo Comunale, Church of Santa Margherita — a hilltop church with panoramic views over the Val di Chiana, 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 attracts visitors for history and art, and Piazza della Repubblica and Church of Santa Margherita and every landmark doubles as a photography opportunity when you know where to stand and when the light is best. A photography-focused walk pays attention to reflections, leading lines, and street scenes between the landmarks. Hidden photogenic spots like Eremo Le Celle reward those who wander off the main path.
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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