Vespa scooter parked on street, Cortona.

The iconic Vespa was first produced in 1946 and been manufactured in numerous styles ever since. Cortona is a town and commune in the province of Arezzo, in Tuscany, Italy. It is the main cultural and artistic center of the Val di Chiana after Arezzo. The streets are narrow and steep as Cortona is 600m above sea level. It is a popular tourist destination.