Cortona is a major cultural and art hub of Italy and also a typical Tuscan town, which is located in the province of Arezzo. If you are planning a trip to Tuscany on your next holiday trip, it is strongly recommended to schedule at least a week for this magnificent hilltop town of Italy.

Here are the top 7 things you must try while in Cortona

1. Try your hands at cooking in an Italian kitchen

If you have done good research about major tourist attractions of Italy, you must have heard of the word ‘Agriturismo’ which means ‘farmhouse rentals’. It has become a top business in the travel industry of the country these days. You can book a farmhouse as your holiday accommodation in Cortona and get a chance to learn Italian cooking with a local chef, who might be your rental property owner as well.

Piazza della Repubblica and Palazzo Comunale, Cortona, Tuscany by Jose Gonzalez

2. Plan a scenic drive

Road drives in Tuscany and Umbria regions of the country are always accompanied by wonderful views and vistas of nature’s beauty. You will also see many rustic houses, and cypress-lined landscapes and breathtaking hills alongside your way.

Hill town of Cortona, Tuscany by Patrick Denker

3. Have your special dinner with your beloved once

If you are going to visit Cortona for the first time, I strongly recommend you to go out for a dinner on your first day of arrival in the town. You will easily find a great restaurant or eatery to try the mouth-watering local dishes sipping great wine produced in the region.

If you are on a romantic escape to Cortona, you may easily find a rooftop setting to have your buffet dinner with your love enjoying the beautiful nightlife views of the city. Located at the center of the city is the Ristorante Tonino, which is home to many good restaurants, wine stores, souvenir shops, Etruscan museum, and a theater.

Streets in Cortona, Tuscany by Stefano Costantini

4. Mingle with the locals and travelers like YOU!

Like other towns and cities of Tuscany, Cortona locals too are very friendly and hospitable individuals. So, you will spot many scenarios where you can mingle with locals and know more about the region, of course from their own perspective. And if you are traveling the town during peak holiday season, you can also mix and mingle with other travelers too.

5. Feel the brightness and beauty of sunflowers

Cortona has miles and miles of stretches flaunting with bright colors of sunflowers waving leaves in the wind. The best time to see the fields of sunflowers is in July where these farms are at their best pose. How about finding a holiday home in Cortona whose balcony offers beautiful views of cheerful sunflower fields?

Piazza Luca Signorelli, Cortona, Tuscany by Phillip Capper

6. Sightseeing the colorful buildings of the town

Rural dwellings painted with orange, yellow, red and other bright colors are dotted all across Cortona. The colors make the buildings look visually appealing and pretty chic. They literally glow on a sunny day afternoon.

Another view of Piazza della Repubblica, Cortona by Juan Carlos

7. Explore Chimneys at Sunset

There are many chimneys scattered across the town that are worth capturing in your camera. The best time to take their images is the sunset time when they look most appealing.

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Author Bio: Cortona holiday homes can be a perfect base for travelers who want to experience the rustic charm of Tuscany and explore everything the reason has to offer by staying closer to the nature.

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