In my last post, we had a glimpse into Cortona's architectural splendour and idyllic landscape. Now, let's look at some of the town's culinary delights as well as works of art and craft.
The food you see here is from a lunch with my family in Osteria del Teatro. It is near the Teatro Signorelli named after the renowned local painter Luca Signorelli. Born in Cortona in 1445, Luca Signorelli was an influential artist during the Italian Renaissance. The theatre was built in the late 18th century in a neo-classical style. It has been a venue for various cultural events, including theatre performances, concerts, and festivals. On the ground level, there is also a lovely café.
The Osteria del Teatro, as you can see from my photos, is likewise decorated with theatre-related motifs. Even the restroom was filled with puppets and dolls. It serves traditional Tuscan pasta, cheese, and meat dishes. The quality food is recommended as Michelin Plate in the guide. Its rustic rooms looked cozy with fireplaces, but on that hot summer day, we ate outside on the garden terrace surrounded by trees and flowers. The ice cream dessert was divine, and later, we also grabbed gelato from a street vendor.
Cortona has a long-standing tradition of craftsmanship and artistic expression, which is evident in its vibrant art scene and numerous artisan shops. We visited galleries and studios where both local and international artists showcased their work. One obvious thing to remember while shopping is that prices are typically lower at shops further away from the major streets.
上一篇看了看科尔托纳古老的街道和周边的田园风光，这次是关于餐饮和工艺品店。
在Osteria del Teatro吃了顿午餐，店名意思就是剧院餐馆，因为它位于西格诺雷利大剧院附近。卢卡•西格诺雷利是科尔托纳出生的著名画家，在15世纪意大利文艺复兴时期颇具影响力，当地一些街道广场等都以他来命名纪念。这座新古典主义风格的剧院建于18世纪晚期，成为各种文化活动的场所，包括戏剧表演、音乐会和艺术节等，一楼还有一家咖啡馆。
从我这里的照片可以看到，餐馆的装饰也是剧院主题，连洗手间都堆满了破旧的木偶和娃娃，走进去时感觉有点诡异。墙上挂着众多老照片，看样子历史悠久，曾有很多名人光顾。餐厅供应传统的托斯卡纳面食、奶酪和肉类等菜肴，得到米其林指南的推荐。
内部看起来很古朴，角落里有壁炉，但是在那个炎热的夏天，我们一群人都是坐在庭院里吃的。周围花草繁茂，骄阳似火，强烈的光线穿过阳伞照在眼前的食物上。热浪滚滚，连我这种一向胃口很好的人也没什么食欲，只记得甜点的冰淇淋非常可口，后来下午还又从街头小贩那里买了意式冰淇淋。
城里还有很多艺术画廊和工艺品小店，走进去几家，本土和国外的艺术家匠人们侃侃而谈，热情地展示自己的作品。如果打算购物，记得多走几步，因为在主要街道的商店里，同样的东西价格要贵出不少。
. Thank you for visiting!图文 by Donica，谢谢来访！=)
