In Cortona the food reflects the tradition of Tuscany. In almost every restaurant you will find Fiorentina steak (especially Chianina meat!), pici and pasta with different meat sauces, chicken liver crostini (also…
A brief history of Cortona, Italy How old is Cortona? The answer is over 2000 years old! The history of Cortona is a fascinating one. Some Greek and Roman historians - although…
Summer has arrived in Cortona but this year is like never before. Obviously, summer 2020 is very, very different as the coronavirus pandemic has affected Italy and the whole globe. Except for the…
Cortona is now Covid-free! If you are wondering what is the situation of Covid-19 in Cortona, Italy, this is the right article for you. I have wonderful news! After two months of…
What are the differences between the Hollywood movie “Under the Tuscan Sun” with Diane Lane (2003), and the book “Under the Tuscan Sun” by Frances Mayes (1996)? They are both set in…
This February in Cortona (and in Italy, in general) the weather has been really warm and it almost feels like early Spring. Definitely alarming thinking about climate change, but really enjoyable if…
About Me
Living and loving Cortona everyday, my name is Serena. Cortona is where I was born and raised, and where I live and work every day.
Sharing the magic of my town with the world!
