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Palazzo Misciattelli – A Four Story Palazzo with 3000 Years of History
At first glance, the Palazzo seems straightforward enough. 10,000 square feet of above ground space over four levels. With additional very deep cantinas below ground. Is it a “Renaissance” palazzo? A “Medieval”…
August 3, 2023 -
The Marchesa on the Balcony
I remember the first time I met the Marchesa. It was on the balcony of Arrigo’s brother’s house. Below us was that vast expanse of valleys and hill towns and fields spread…
February 23, 2021 -
Day 2, Post 4 75% Umbria, 25% Tuscany
We departed the Falconiere, skirting Tuscany’s southern border with Umbria. This area is wild and not overrun by tourists. We passed many castles, towers, and fortresses primarily on the Umbrian side of…
October 4, 2020 -
Day 1 Post 2, 75% Umbria, 25% Tuscany
After our aperitivo on the terrace of the Falconiere, we left for a walk and dinner in the center of Cortona.🌅 I was having a work emergency which interrupted us every half…
October 2, 2020