WITH ALL OUR HEART

Grazieee!

 

This idea became a reality only because many people believe in it! Our experts volunteer their time to do the research to find the secret, write their stories, and star in the videos. Our videographers are champions – climbing rocks, hills, and winding stairs to find the best angle. Our sponsors provide funds and our supporters help in essential ways. Our friends encourage us along the way. It has become a community endeavor and an amazing experience! 

We thank
...Our Sponsors for making the work possible

  • Comune of Cortona, for guidance and encouragement as well as funds.
  • Tenuta La Braccesca, makers of excellent Cortona DOC wines.
  • Banca Popolare di Cortona, the major local bank of Cortona.
  • Fondazione CR Firenze: a prominent, independent, non-profit organization supporting the well-being of Tuscany. 
  • Hill Town Tours (HTT), Cortona’s largest holiday tour operator.
  • Amici per Cortona (ApC), a non-for-profit Italian association created to preserve and share Cortona’s cultural heritage. ApC is the official association for Cortona, Città dei Tesori Nascosti. We deeply thank individual donors to ApC, too many to list!

...Our Supporters for believing in this project

  • Accademia Etrusca, founded in 1727, dedicated to promoting and disseminating the area’s unique culture.
  • MAEC, Museum of the Etruscan Academy in Cortona, world-class museum of Etruscan and Roman artifacts, Renaissance and 19th century art. It includes the ancient library. 
  • DelBrenna Jewelry, generations of family goldsmiths, offering fine, handcrafted and locally-made jewelry from ancient and modern designs in an elegant, ancient city-center showroom.
  • Enoteca Molesini, award-winning wine shop specializing in Tuscan wines.

...Our Professionals for their beautiful work

  • May Advertising: Stefano Milaneschi, Giulia Nicchi (videographers)
  • Tagliaferri Films: Pietro Tagliaferri (videographer), Alice Brunelli (editor)
  • Tiphys Digital Lifestyle: Luca Tiezzi (website, graphic design)
  • Arezzo Digitale: Simone Mirra, Daniel Solomei (social media)
  • LMD, Chicago: Lara Mondae (logo design)

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