Sharing some of of the sights from our walk today.
The first is of the Val di Chiana from halfway up Cortona
The second and third is a Vespa I want, an original in great shape and in my favorite color!
The fourth and fifth are of typical buildings seen throughout the area.
We came across the sixth in a quiet cul de sac, It is very large and features a bearded man and there is a skull and a pig. Would love to know what this is all about but have no idea. There is a plaque that says it was donated by the Rotary but no explanation.
The last photo I took in the chapel belonging to the Monastery and Convent SS Trinita. We were up there in the chapel listening to the nuns singing vespers. We discovered them years ago and go back to listen to them singing their noon time prayers whenever we are here. It truly sounds like you are listening to Angels sing.
The Monastery/Convent was built in 1545. The monks and nuns belong to the Trappist order. It is also known for housing the tomb of Veronica Laparelli (1537-1620). She came from a wealthy family of Cortona and at the age of 23 entered the convent. She gave up her wealth and status and was credited with healing the sick and poor and for the discernment of spirits. it is said that before her death she said “I’m going but I will return spiritually among you. Do not worry, I will help you and will protect not only you but everyone who visits my grave”. While she was alive it was said of her “Cortona has two treasures, one in Heaven and another on earth. The first was the Blessed Margherita the second Veronica”.
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