9Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
Location: Cortona, Tuscany
Diane Lane stars in this touching film about finding a new life in another country. While it did not win big awards, the movie became a beloved classic and helped make Tuscany a dream destination for travelers. The story is filled with golden sunlight, olive groves, vineyards, and beautiful rolling hills. Most scenes were filmed in Cortona, a charming hilltop town in southern Tuscany. The real villa “Bramasole” can still be seen from Via Santa Margherita. Visitors can also explore Piazza Signorelli and Lake Trasimeno, both shown in the film. As one of the most famous movies set in Tuscany, it continues to inspire movie lovers to travel to Italy.
