We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
Free Newsletter

Interested in Cortona?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Cortona each week.

Visiting Cortona, Italy


Perhaps best known these days as the setting for the book and movie “Under the Tuscan Sun,” gorgeous hillside Cortona has a long history dating back even before its time as an important Etruscan center. Top attractions include the Duomo (Cathedral), the small Museo Diocesano across the piazza with its superb art collection, and the fascinating Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca with its assembly of Etruscan and Roman era items. Cortona is also bursting with splendid churches spanning many periods.
Find Cheap Flights to Rome

Business trip to Cortona? NEW! Find top-rated hotels, restaurants & more »

Traveler Advice on Cortona

272 Hotels & Accommodations

11 Things to Do

20 Restaurants

Before You Go

  • Traveler Articles – Advice from real travelers
Free Cortona Guide

Get your quick guide to the top hotels, restaurants and things to do.

Weather

 | 
Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
49°F 9°C
37°F 2°C
Jan
49°F 9°C
35°F 1°C
Feb
51°F 10°C
36°F 2°C
Mar
58°F 14°C
41°F 5°C
Apr
64°F 17°C
45°F 7°C
May
74°F 23°C
54°F 12°C
Extended Forecast
Thursday
Dec 3
Hi:
48°F 8°C
Lo:
41°F 5°C
Friday
Dec 4
Hi:
48°F 8°C
Lo:
30°F -1°C
Saturday
Dec 5
Hi:
46°F 7°C
Lo:
26°F -3°C

Reviews you can trust

Il Giardino degli Ulivi

Dec 1, 2009

We have been to Il Giardino degli Ulivi on several occasions and love it!!! It is a perfect mix of country Tuscan relaxation, proximity to Florence, Rome, Pienza, Siena...so many great towns, beautfil...more

Nov 29, 2009

We just returned from spending 2 1/2 weeks in Italy and fell in love with this beautiful country. Cortona was one of our favorite places and we regret not being able to spend more than 2 days there....more

Bar 500

5 of 5 stars
West Virginia
Nov 24, 2009

About halfway down Via Nazionale in beautiful Cortona is a gem of a place that is a perfect stop in between shopping or site seeing. You can either go inside and enjoy the ambience or sit outside and...more

Cortona Forum

Ask a Question or Browse the Discussions
Cortona as a base to explore Tuscany area in early June November 25, 2009, 9 replies
Borgo di Vagli? November 21, 2009, 7 replies
Cortona vs. Montepulciano November 16, 2009, 12 replies
Wine Estates November 05, 2009, 7 replies
olive oil tastings in cortona/tuscany November 08, 2009, 1 reply
markets in or near cortona November 07, 2009, 13 replies
Villa near Cortona - La Cantina November 08, 2009, 1 reply
6 daily trips from Cortona October 02, 2009, 9 replies
Cortona rental November 07, 2009, 8 replies
Casa Capanni, 7km from Cortona October 06, 2009, 2 replies
Search the Cortona Forum

Are You a Cortona Tourism Organization?

Destinations of the Day
Istanbul, Turkey
  • Resident population: 12,569,041 Annual visitors: 3,994,000 (est.)
  • Major features: mosques, Turkish baths, palaces, nightlife, bazaars
  • 25,165 TripAdvisor reviews of 744 accommodations, 148 attractions and 859 restaurants
Historic and modern, European and Asian — that's Istanbul. The city at the junction of two continents is home to ancient structures like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in the Old City, as well as modern businesses, hotels, restaurants and nightlife in the New City.
Lahaina, Hawaii
  • Resident population: 9,118 (est.)
  • Major features: nightlife, beaches, luaus
  • 17,514 TripAdvisor reviews of 233 accommodations, 86 attractions and 149 restaurants
One of Hawaii's most interesting historic towns, the former Hawaiian capital also has a rich Yankee whaling history. In the 1800s, Lahaina was the center of the global whaling trade and its beautiful Historic District is a National Historical Landmark.
Venice, Italy
  • Resident population: 268,993 Annual visitors: 2,927,000 (est.)
  • Major features: canals, museums, piazzas, architecture, bridges
  • 47,628 TripAdvisor reviews of 1,414 accommodations, 183 attractions and 529 restaurants
Venice makes you a believer in fairy tales. Cars are banned, so the only way to get around the 1,500-year-old city is by foot or by water.
Langkawi, Malaysia
  • Resident population: 62,000 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, tropical scenery, water sports, duty-free shopping
  • 5,532 TripAdvisor reviews of 85 accommodations, 59 attractions and 68 restaurants
Forested hills, white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters greet visitors to tropical Palau Langkawi, the largest of the 99 islands in Langkawi archipelago.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Resident population: 1,422,000 Annual visitors: 6,120,000 (est.)
  • Major features: shopping, historic sites, beaches, nightlife, golf courses
  • 16,133 TripAdvisor reviews of 489 accommodations, 71 attractions and 374 restaurants
With its ultramodern skyline, it's easy to forget that Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates, was once a small town of Bedouin traders.