Beautiful Country: Cortona international photography festival – in pictures

The Guardian UK Monday 03 August 2026, 06:00 UTC 1 min read

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Cortona on the Move 2026, an international photography festival, has opened with the theme Beautiful Country. More than 30 exhibitions explore Italy in all its complexity, blending the spirit of the aristocratic grand tour with the depth of contemporary documentaries Continue reading...

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