Typical mountain village, built by shepherds. In its territory still there are remains of 1500 and 1600 buildings.
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CORTINO NOWADAYS -
19 little villages make up Cortino, which stands 1000 K. high. Surrounded by forests and water springs, it is an ideal destination for those who love nature. Traditions are really felt in Cortino, where tourists can find characteristic cheese products made by hand. During the summer there many cooking festivals and craftmanship. Mushrooms, spelt, mountains beans, potatoes and trouts are at the base of Cortino's gastronomy.
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WHAT TO SEE -
White fir-trees
in Elce you can admire.
S. Paolo church
in Pezzella there is this church, with inside 1500 and 1600
paintings.
Madonna del Carmine church or "bandits' house"
in Altovia there are remains of this ancient church.