This is the Teatro Signorelli, named after Luca Signorelli a Renaissance painter who was born and died in Cortona, abt. 1441 -- 1523. As we came near to the theatre we noticed that the portico had been transformed into an outdoor eating space with heaps of ambience, so we luckily found a table with a view.
I had the most amazing gnocchi filled with tartufo (truffles) with more truffles on top. It was the softest, aromatic, most delicious gnocchi I have ever had. Kel's taglatelle with a Tuscan ragù was also pronounced to be 'perfetto.'
From our balcony position we had an excellent view of the wall of the Palazzo Casali with its many coats of arms. The palazzo was built in the 13th century as a private residence but later became a civic building. The coats of arms are of the Florentine Captains of the City and also Pope Urban VIII.
The view from Cortona towards Lago Trasimeno is always beautiful and worthy of many minutes of contemplation.
We were interested to see the preparations for an outdoor food event called Street Chef. Noteable chefs were obviously cooking for a big crowd as large ovens and hot plates were being set up, as well as the glamorous tables with clear and green glassware.
The Duomo in Cortona was the seat of the Bishops of Cortona from 1507 to 1986 and is now a co-cathedral in the Diocese of Arezzo-Cortona-Sansepolcro. Built over the remains of a Roman temple in the 11th century, the exterior looks every bit that old with many changes over the years visible in the masonry. However inside the picture is quite different. It is large and spacious with many interesting art works.
After some window shopping and a visit to the leather ware shops, and a gelato at the well respected gelateria 'Snoopy' , we headed back home in time for a drink at Bar Gallo.
We finished off the day with the nice sunset.
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