Explore the Majestic Chiesa di San Francesco a Cortona

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Perugia, head to Piazza della Repubblica. From there, find the Mini Metro station located on the east side of the square. Take the Mini Metro towards the 'Pincetto' station. Enjoy the scenic ride as you descend towards the valley. Once you arrive at the Pincetto station, exit and follow the signs directing you to the bus terminal. At the bus terminal, catch a bus heading to Cortona. The journey will take approximately 30-40 minutes, so take a seat and enjoy the views of the Umbrian countryside. When you arrive in Cortona, disembark at the main bus stop. From the bus stop, walk straight along Via Nazionale for about 10 minutes until you reach the intersection with Via Giuseppe Maffei. Turn left onto Via Giuseppe Maffei. Continue straight for a short distance, and you will find Chiesa di San Francesco a Cortona on your left at Via Giuseppe Maffei, 6. The church is a beautiful site to visit, so take your time to explore.

• Public Transport

  From Perugia, make your way to the bus station located at Piazza Partigiani. Purchase a ticket for a bus to Cortona. Buses are generally frequent, so check the schedule for the next departure. The bus ride will take approximately 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive in Cortona, you will get off at the main bus terminal. From there, walk along Via Nazionale for about 10 minutes until you reach the junction with Via Giuseppe Maffei. Take a left onto Via Giuseppe Maffei, and continue walking until you arrive at Chiesa di San Francesco a Cortona, located at Via Giuseppe Maffei, 6. Make sure to check the church's visiting hours before you go!