Art cities · Toscana

Cortona

Etruscan art and views across the Valdichiana

A Tuscan art town to explore among walls, museums, squares and wide views of the valley.

Panorama of Cortona overlooking the Valdichiana
From the Estate

A nearby destination, a whole day to enjoy.

Distance

34 km

from Tenuta Badia
By car

about 35 minutes

estimated journey time
By bike

about 2 hours

for those who love cycling
Recommended visit

Half day / full day

All year; spring to autumn
Piazza della Repubblica e Palazzo Comunale a Cortona
Explore

What to see and why it is worth a stop.

Cortona overlooks the Valdichiana from its hilltop and has a historic centre rich in history, art and sweeping views. Its Etruscan origins, museums, churches and squares make it a rewarding destination for a day of culture and local food. From Tenuta Badia, you can easily include it in an itinerary between Umbria and Tuscany.

A different landscape every day

Choose where to begin.

From Tenuta Badia you can explore hilltop villages, art cities, the lake and the Tuscan hills, returning to the peace of the estate each evening.