Orvieto
Italy · Umbria · 325 m
Description
Orvieto is one of Umbria’s most impressive historic towns, rising spectacularly on a plateau of volcanic tuff above the landscape of central Italy. The medieval town is renowned for its magnificent cathedral, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture with an elaborate façade and the fresco-filled Cappella di San Brizio, as well as its winding lanes and historic palaces. Beneath the old town lies an extensive network of caves, tunnels, wells, cisterns, and cellars developed over centuries, with origins reaching back to the Etruscan era. Orvieto uniquely combines Etruscan heritage, medieval architecture, remarkable art, and a spectacular setting in the heart of Umbria.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 1 day)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June
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Highlights
- Orvieto Cathedral & Gothic Façade
- Cappella di San Brizio & Signorelli Frescoes
- Medieval Old Town & Tufa Cliff
- St Patrick's Well (Pozzo di San Patrizio)
- Orvieto Underground (guided tour)
- Torre del Moro & City Panorama
- Crocifisso del Tufo Etruscan Necropolis
- Pozzo della Cava & Underground Orvieto
- Claudio Faina Etruscan Museum
- National Archaeological Museum of Orvieto
- Rocca Albornoziana & Valley Views
- Anello della Rupe (Cliff Ring Trail)
- Orvieto Classico Wine & Wine Cellars
- Umbrian Cuisine & Orvieto Specialties
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Orvieto, Piazza Cahen, Stazione FS