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Cortona

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Cortona is a small town in Tuscany, Italy. It is famous as the base for some scenes in Roberto Benigni's film 'Life is Beautiful', in Italian La Vita e bella. It is also famous as the setting for the 2004 film Under the Tuscan Sun. It may be accessed by rail - The closest station is Camucia on the main Florence - Rome line.