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The Walls and Gates of Cortona are the fist thing you see when you visit Cortona. The old town is surrounded by massive Etruscan walls, dating to the IV century B.C.. The…
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Enjoy a break just like a local would do: here is all you need to know about the best, inexpensive, and authentic Tuscan street food. The King of Tuscan street food: Panino con…
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“The dead’s door” (“la porta del morto” in Italian) is a typical feature of medieval houses, a narrow door raised from street level which was built next to the main entrance. You…