Tag: Cortona

Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

L’Ortino di Cortona: Where Monks Once Planted, L’Ortino Now Serves

Set on the hillside of southern Tuscany, Cortona welcomes visitors with its winding stone streets, lively piazzas warmed by the sun, and a deep sense of history that lingers in every building. In the heart of this timeless village, within a medieval palace dating back to the 1200s, a new chapter began in 2023: L’Ortino di Cortona. The restaurant was born in the same building … Continue reading L’Ortino di Cortona: Where Monks Once Planted, L’Ortino Now Serves

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy

DelBrenna Jewelry: Generations of Tuscan Craftsmanship in Cortona

The DelBrenna family’s legacy is rooted in a passion for craftsmanship that spans centuries. From its beginnings in 1201, the family has maintained a deep commitment to creating timeless jewelry, blending tradition with contemporary artistry. Each piece crafted by the DelBrenna family is more than just an accessory. It is a story, a work of wearable art that carries with it the essence of Tuscan … Continue reading DelBrenna Jewelry: Generations of Tuscan Craftsmanship in Cortona

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Hotels, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa: A Blend of History, Hospitality and Luxury in Tuscany

One of the most remarkable aspects of Italy is the revival of centuries-old monuments, carefully restored into places of exceptional hospitality, where modern luxury merges with the soul and history of the location. Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa exemplifies this transformation, nestled in the heart of Cortona, an ancient city that was once part of the Etruscan Dodecapoli, within a beautifully restored 15th-century monastery. … Continue reading Monastero di Cortona Hotel & Spa: A Blend of History, Hospitality and Luxury in Tuscany

Rowena Dumlao