Cortona | Must-see places

The  hidden church of San Benedetto

The church of San Benedetto, is one of the most peculiar and not well known churches in Cortona. It is a “hidden jewel” of Cortona, so you can’t miss this church during your visit to Cortona. This church has got a unique shape, because it has got an elliptical plan. San Benedetto is set in a very scenic context. It has got a round façade without plaster, with exposed bricks, and from the terrace in front of the church, you could have a beautiful and stunning view on the roofs of Cortona. The building has got three big windows without the frame, and one window located over the main entrance. When you enter inside the church, you will be stunned by the richness of decorations: stucco and marble make the interior of the church of San Benedetto very evocative. The statue of “The Flogged Christ” is very interesting and amazing, it was located on the main altar, that dates back to the seventeenth century. This statute, with other statues placed in other churches in Cortona, is carried during the Easter procession of the Good Friday.