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Cortona

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

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Italy
Tuscany
Arezzo
Cortona

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

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(16)

68

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

01:17

3.84km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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513 m

Ascent through Cortona's Old Town

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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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637 m

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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3

976 m

Cortona

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I love Cortona, the maec museum, piazza Signorelli, the town hall

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4

1.09 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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1.37 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

1.98 km

Fortezza del Girifalco

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Located at 651m above sea level, the Medicea or Girifalco fortress is located at the top of the hill overlooking Cortona (AR), a little higher than the basilica of Santa Margherita.

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7

2.26 km

Basilica of St. Margaret

Highlight • Religious Site

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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3.47 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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3.84 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.90 km

1.02 km

750 m

156 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.03 km

203 m

156 m

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Friday 15 May

16°C

8°C

72 %

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