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Things to see in Cortona (Italy): 18 places and when to go
Cortona is a town in Italy, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Nature (7), Temples (6). The best known are Cortona Cathedral, Santa Margherita, Cortona and Convent de Le Celle, Cortona. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 43.2754, 11.9848
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Nature (7) · Temples (6) · Mountains (6) · Museums and art (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- BLQ Bologna, 151 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Monte Castel Giudeo, at 1,037 m.
What to see in Cortona
The places in and around Cortona, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cortona CathedralChurch building in Cortona, Italy129 m
- Santa Margherita, CortonaRoman Catholic church, near Cortona625 m
- Convent de Le Celle, CortonaAncient XIII century Franciscan convent in Cortona section of Celle, Arezzo,2.5 km
- San Cristoforo, CortonaChurch in Cortona411 m
- Santa Maria Nuova, CortonaParish church in Cortona, Arezzo565 m
- San Filippo Neri, CortonaChurch in Cortona42 m
- Etruscan Academy Museum of the City of CortonaArchaeological and local art museum in Cortona, Arezzo, Italy4 m
- Guglielmi CastleBuilding in Isola Maggiore, Italy14 km
- San Biagio a PierleChurch in Cortona10 km
- Rocca di PierleCastle in Italy10 km
- Roman villa of OssaiaRoman imperial villa, whose collection is in the Etruscan Academy Museum of the City of Cortona, Italy4.9 km
- Boschi di Ferretto - BagnoloProtected area in Italy15 km
- Monte Castel GiudeoMountain in Italy6.4 km
- Monte Castiglion MaggioMountain in Italy11 km
- Monte CornetaMountain in Italy12 km
- Monte MaestrinoMountain in Italy9.3 km
- Poggio le LianeMountain in Italy14 km
- Monte LargnanoMountain in Italy11 km
When to go to Cortona
The best time to visit Cortona is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:08
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:29
- JunBest time15:11
- JulPossible14:54
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. In April, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cortona
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 151 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Arezzo46 places23 km
- Chianciano Terme35 places29 km
- Rapolano Terme14 places31 km
- Piegaro15 places35 km
- Perugia50 places38 km
- San Casciano dei Bagni19 places46 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cortona?
The best known: Cortona Cathedral, Santa Margherita, Cortona, Convent de Le Celle, Cortona, San Cristoforo, Cortona, Santa Maria Nuova, Cortona. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cortona?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to Cortona?
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 151 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cortona as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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