The Villa where this farmhouse in Cortona is located, has been entirely built with a local stone, with the typical Tuscan terracotta floors, is upon a hill, at a distance of about four kilometers from the town of Cortona, a beautiful Tuscan location where are still present the majestic traces of the Etruscan civilization.
And still is located, as it was for the Etruscans themselves, in a strategic position, which allows walking for short distances, moving easily and quickly between the major cultural and artistic centers of Umbria and Tuscany.
In fact, driving with the car along routes that do not exceed one hour, you can reach and magnificent and famous Tuscan cities such as Arezzo, Siena, Montepulciano, Pienza, San Gimignano, Castiglione Fiorentino, Chiusi as well as other famous and historic towns of Umbria by the intense and evocative charm, like Perugia, Spello, Assisi, Gubbio, Orvieto, Deruta and Citta di Castello. Also the Lake Trasimeno, with its unique scenery and extreme beauty, is located less than an hour away from the farmhouse of Pergo, while in less of two hours, and with the ability to comfortably use the railway line, you can reach Rome and Florence. A series of artistic and cultural itineraries that make the farmhouse in Cortona an ideal starting point to organize an exciting tour between nature, art and history.
However, without necessarily being to far away from the area, already the city of Cortona itself, just a short walk from the farmhouse of Cortona, offers a series of surprises and unexpected charm only in penetrating to its characteristic small and narrow streets. As the legend narrated by the poet Virgil, Cortona was founded by the mythical hero Dardano, who during the battle lost his helmet Corys, whose name apparently derives that one of the Tuscan town.
Instead, historically, Cortona was probably founded by the Umbrians at least three millennia ago, then became an Etruscan center of primary importance, to be later dominated by the Romans and the Goths, before becoming a free commune in the twelfth century, and to be transferred to the Republic of Florence for a certain period. A place craved by many conquerors, because of its enviable geographical position. Magnificent for its testimonies of Etruscan and medieval history, Cortona consists of the typical narrow streets, from which appear sudden panoramic views towards the Valdichiana and the hills of Tuscany, from medieval and Renaissance palaces, churches and monuments of artistic historical and religious importance.
Among the points of the greatest value and interest, there are the Town Hall, Casati Palace, which houses the Museum of the Etruscan Academy and the city of Cortona, the Cathedral and the Diocesan Museum, rich in works by local artists including Beato Angelico, Luca Signorelli, Pietro Lorenzetti and Pietro Berrettini. Other places to visit are the Medici Fortress on the highest part of the hill, dominating the whole city, the Basilica of Santa Margherita, just outside the historic center, the Celle Hermitage, known for hosting St. Francesco of Assisi. From La Villa ai Cedri, it is reachable in few minutes the new Archaeological Park, located just outside Cortona, of great historical and archaeological importance. Spending a holiday in the farmhouse of Cortona is an ideal opportunity to visit Cortona and its surroundings, to discover a fascinating itinerary of art, culture and history, but also a pleasant walk along the streets of the local wine, the best food and wine Tuscan cuisine, music, aromas and colors of a still splendid and uncontaminated nature.
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Villa ai Cedri
Villa Antico Mulino
