Cortona


Selection of superb villas and apartments with pool in beautiful countryside.

Cortona is an ancient and beautiful hill town overlooking the lovely Val di Chiana valley. Founded by the Etruscans the town remained important during Roman times. It houses a wonderful museum displaying items from Etruscan, Roman, and Egyptian civilizations, as well as art and artefacts from the Medieval and Renaissance periods. The most famous piece exhibited is probably the Etruscan bronze ‘lampadario’ or hanging lamp which was found locally. We have a superb selection of villas and apartments most with pool in the beautiful countryside surrounding Cortona. A wonderful town, and a real joy to explore with its many Medieval streets and architecture. Cortona comes alive in the summer thanks to the ‘Tuscan Sun festival’ a blend of art exhibitions, culinary sessions, workshops and musical events. Amongst the festival founders was Frances Mayes, leading author whose best selling books such as ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ have made Cortona even more well known and a popular destination for tourists. Around Cortona there are various Etruscan chamber tombs to visit including the renowned 'Tanella di Pitagora' near Camucia, and two at the foot of the hillside at Il Sodo. See below our selection of superb villas and apartments with pool in the beautiful countryside around Cortona.