In the woods above Cortona lies an ancient road built during the Roman period, with sections of its original stone paving still visible today.
Starting near Torreone and climbing towards Mount Sant’Egidio, the route follows large stone slabs carefully laid to create a durable road capable of crossing steep terrain and surviving for centuries.
Where did this road lead? Who travelled along it? And how has it survived until today?
In this episode of Cortona: City of Hidden Treasures, we explore one of the most fascinating traces of Cortona’s ancient past and discover the engineering behind the Roman road network.
Today, the same route winds through forests and panoramic landscapes, bringing archaeology, nature and history together along a trail that visitors can still walk.
We’ll add new treasures regularly. Follow us so you don’t miss any of their secrets.