Basilica of St. Margaret – Historic center of Cortona loop from Cortona

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Basilica of St. Margaret – Historic center of Cortona loop from Cortona

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Basilica of St. Margaret – Historic center of Cortona loop from Cortona

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10.3km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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4.89 km

View from Piazza Garibaldi

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Country of origin of many historical figures but also of the cyclist and singer-songwriter Jovanotti, Cortona stands on a hill and with its Piazza Garibaldi (a small roundabout) allows you …

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4.91 km

Piazzale di Cortona Panoramic View

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panoramic view of the Valdichiana with Lake Trasimeno and in the distance Mount Amiata

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5.13 km

Margherita di Laviano Memorial

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mosaic of San Marco on the facade of the church and mosaics of the stations of the via Crucis, created by Gino Severini, a protagonist of European art in the …

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5.70 km

Basilica of St. Margaret

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The church stands at the top of the hill in an enchanting position. On the site of the current church there was a small church built by the Camaldolese monks …

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5.97 km

Church of San Cristoforo

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In this church, in the sacristy, in the priest's house and his perpetual house I grew up.
My uncle Don Antonio and his sister, Aunt Anna, lived there and I …

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6.24 km

Church of San Francesco

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Chiesa di San Francesco, the first church named after Francis of Assisi, outside Assisi, the site of the 13th century Laudario di Cortona

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6.51 km

Historic center of Cortona

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Cortona is one of the jewels of the Val di Chiana. Wandering around the paved alleys of the historic center is like stepping back into the Middle Ages. It enjoys …

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6.75 km

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption

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The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
Cortona Cathedral, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, is an elegant example of Renaissance architecture. Its construction was undertaken by followers of Giuliano da Sangallo …

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