CORTONA

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Built on a spur of Mont Sant'Egidio and surrounded by powerful walls smoothed down by centuries and winds, the visitor looks from the top walls to admire one of the widest and most harmonious views in Italy, the rich and immense Val di Chiana. The medieval city of Cortona was built upon an ancient Etruscan settlement, in 1538 the town was incorporated into the duchy of Tuscany. Center of town is the Piazza della Repubblica, with narrow streets and old alleyways going uphill and downhill. Shown here are some photos of Cortona and the surrounding area. Click on any image for a larger view. 1. View from Cortona 2. Rooftops of Cortona 3. Street in Cortona 4. Cortona's Cemetery 5. Assisi Photos 6, 7 & 12 by Lassie Corbett Photos 1, 3, 4 & 10 by Peggy Braeutigam Photos 5, 8, 9 & 11 by Tricia Messinger

6. Roofs of Cortona 7. Concert in Cortona 8. Cortona 9. Countryside near Cortona 10. Street in Cortona 11. Bagno Vignoni 12. Cortona