Its morning in Cortona. The stone of Piazza della Repubblica  has begun to warm, café tables are being set out, and the sound of cups and quiet conversation drifts across the square. Above it all, swallows weave and dive through the open sky, tracing effortless patterns between rooftops — a small, everyday spectacle that somehow captures Cortona perfectly. It’s in moments like this that the town reveals its true rhythm. Not rushed, not staged, but lived in. Locals pause for a

There are places in Tuscany that feel instantly familiar — and others that feel quietly special, as though you’ve discovered something personal. Casa Fiordalisi , overlooking the Val di Chiana , belongs firmly in the second category. Surrounded by open countryside yet perfectly positioned for exploring both Tuscany and Umbria , this is a holiday home designed for travellers who want space, calm, and beauty — without sacrificing access to Italy’s most celebrated towns and cit