This year if your looking to rent holiday accommodation in Tuscany for that dream getaway, why not trade in the tourist traps in Florence and head east to the majestic Arezzo province of Tuscany where you’ll be bowled over by the blissful tranquility of the countryside and swept away by the fascinating towns and cities in the area.
Cortona, an elegant and ancient hillside town that overlooks the stunning Val Di Chiana is one of the most enchanting towns in the area and provides a refreshing and relaxing retreat for anyone looking to soak up the culture and explore the fascinating history of the Arezzo province.
The town like any other in Tuscany worth its salt is an arts hub and was the birthplace to many famous artists such as Luca Signorrelli, Fino Severini and Pietro Berrettini (more famously known as Pietro Da Cortona). As such, Cortona which is impossibly picturesque, with its ancient Etruscan walls and breathtaking views, has an endless list of attractions to tick off your must-see list including its cathedral, the church of San Francesco, the Museo Dell’Academia Etrusca which displays the towns unrivalled Etruscan past as well as a variety of palazzos where you can put your feet up and drink it all in along with a latte.
There’s never been a better time to rent a holiday home in Cortona because in summer the town thrives as the host of two magnificent events that celebrate the history and art heritage of Cortona. First up to kick off the summer celebrations is the quirky yet charming Giostra Dell’Archidado, a medieval re-enactment of the wedding between the former Lord of Cortona, Francesco Casali to Antonia Salimberi of Siena which took place in 1937. The festival features plenty of revelry with patrons dressed in traditional medieval garb and tucking into feasts fit for a king, however the real highlight is the crossbow competition which sees men from the five districts of Cortona strive for the coveted gold arrow known locally as the Verretta D’Oro. The other major festival that lights up Cortona in summertime is the Tuscan Sun Festival, one of Europe’s most prestigious cultural events that covers everything from classical music to art exhibitions. The event offers an unmissable spectrum of events to suit all tastes and also features swarms of the world’s finest musicians, scholars, authors and historians who flock to Cortona to soak up the unique atmosphere.
Perfect Getaways have a vast array of holiday accommodation in Tuscany and if you’re interested you can visit our micro site Villas Rent Italy.com for more information. However, if you’ve got your heart set on a holiday in Cortona, then we’ve got the perfect property for you. La Casa del Mulino is a gorgeous farmhouse overlooking the beautiful Val di Chiana and is the perfect base for exploring Cortona and the surrounding area.