In the city centre at Piazza Luca Signorelli, you will find the Museo dellÁccademia Etrusca (Museum of Etruscan Artifacts) with items from 5th century B.C.

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July 27, 2024

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In Cortona there are numerous, mostly shady staircases. These lead from the city gates up to the Piazza della Repubblica and from there further up to the Basilica di Santa Margherita.

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Location: Cortona, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy

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