Cortona is situated in the southermost part of Tuscany, near towns such as Arezzo and Orvieto. The little hill town of Cortona is the perfect place to be centered in Italy.
Recently made known to a larger public due to the books and film of Frances Mayers - Under The Tuscan Sun, Cortona really is as dipicted in these works - a medieval unspoilt oasis of great food, wonderful people, olive groves, poppies in May, sunflowers in June, sun, culture and relaxation.
The town hall is a stunning medieval palace, in the historic central part of the of the town. The Sala dei Consiglieri, where the wedding is held, has been for the last 400 years, and is still, the seat of the assembly of the town's government.
