September Days in Cortona

18 Sep

Autunno, or autumn, is my favorite time of year in Cortona. The days are shorter, the winds are cooler, and the tide of tourism transforms.  It is a calmer time of year that lends itself well to contemplating all that meets the senses.

Parterre Changing Colors©Blogginginitaly.com

Parterre©Blogginginitaly.com

Saturday Market©Blogginginitaly.com

Saturday Market©Blogginginitaly.com

Fall Harvest©Blogginginitaly.com

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Fresh Porcinis©Blogginginitaly.com

Porcini©Blogginginitaly.com

Lavender Festival©Blogginginitaly.com

Lavender Festival©Blogginginitaly.com

Choco Festival©Blogginginitaly.com

Choco Festival©Blogginginitaly.com

Choco Festival©Blogginginitaly.com

Choco Festival©Blogginginitaly.com

Art Exhibits©Blogginginitaly.com

Art Exhibits©Blogginginitaly.com

And endless antiquities:

Via Santucci, Cortona ©Blogginginitaly.com

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Via Santucci, (Our street), ©Blogginginitaly.com

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Signorelli Arch©Blogginginitaly.com

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Autumn – The third season of the year, when crops and fruits are gathered and leaves begin to fall.

A good time to take time to ponder.

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Ciao,
Judy

 

 

10 Responses to “September Days in Cortona”

  1. Hilary Martinrz September 18, 2016 at 1:21 PM #

    Simply the best … Yes… Green with envy Judy
    Say hi to all!!! Xoxo

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  2. jean September 18, 2016 at 2:53 PM #

    These next two weeks will be the longest before we leave for Italy. Can’t wait.

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  3. John September 18, 2016 at 9:37 PM #

    Beautiful pictures for a magical town. Love the pics Judy!

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    • blogginginitaly September 19, 2016 at 10:39 AM #

      Giovanni, So glad you were able to visit here with your relatives.

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  4. Royce Larsen September 19, 2016 at 12:13 AM #

    Thank you for the Septemberfest in Cortona
    The city appears medieval in many ways
    I could almost smell the market in your pictures
    Thank you

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    • blogginginitaly September 19, 2016 at 10:38 AM #

      It is such a beautiful medieval city, some parts over 4000 years old! and yes, the market has wonderful smells, especially the pecorino.

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  5. Helen September 19, 2016 at 2:55 AM #

    Lovely blog. I’m sorry I’ve missed the festa della Lavanda as we’re only down the road. We had the first porcini last week from the market in Montepulciano. Delicious!

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    • blogginginitaly September 19, 2016 at 10:36 AM #

      Yes, they are delicious and so very different when they are fresh! Thanks.

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