Cortona is the town where American author Frances Mayes has a house and in her books she waxes lyrical about what an amazing place it is...
Although Cortona is actually a pretty hill-top town which rises up to dominate the
Valdichiana with some spectacular views towards Umbria and just the faintest glimpse of Lake Trasimeno. The spoiling factor is that the small town is crawling with American tourists, so much so that you can hardly move! The once sleepy town has become a pilgrimage for Frances Mayes' fans!
Despite not being able to move we actually have a pleasant enough day here. On the approach up to the 600m town, the huge church of Santa Maria delle grazie dominates. We find a nice spot in the grounds of a 12th Century Monastery to have a picnic and enjoy the warm weather and great views.
Afterwards we wander through the cobbled medeival streets and relax, along with all the Americans on the steps in the towns hub, Piazza della Republicca. The medeival architecture is impressive and the Palazzo Communale especially so.
(Original journal entry 13/9/02)
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