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Orvieto is surrounded by greenery, quiet and cozy town, located on a rock made of volcanic tuff. It was founded back in the 8th century BC, but to this day it amazes and surprises even the most inexperienced tourist.

What to see in Orvieto on your own?

Beautiful places and main attractions: photos with descriptions in Russian.

St. Patrick's Well

The depth of the well is about 60 meters and the diameter is 13.5 m. Along its walls there are two staircases that do not intersect with each other: empty carts went down one, and full ones went up the second.

The well was built from 1527 to 1537, by order of Pope Clement VII, while he was hiding in Orvieto after the sack of Rome, and provided an additional water supply system in case the city was besieged. The well received its name because of its resemblance to St. Patrick's Purgatory in Ireland.

Duomo

Duomo is a cathedral made in the medieval Gothic style. The front part of the cathedral is strewn with various frescoes, and the sides are black and white. On the mosaics of the Duomo you can see scenes from the book of Genesis and the Tree of Jesse, the Annunciation, the scene in which Christ appeared to the myrrh-bearing women, as well as the entire life story of Mary.

A museum is opened at the cathedral, which displays the works of Italian sculptors, paintings, collections of medieval frescoes, utensils and jewelry.

Underground Orvieto

Orvieto is not limited to its above-ground territory, it continues underground. In the rock on which the city is located, labyrinths were created more than 2,500 years ago. Most of the dungeons and caves were intended for collecting and storing rainwater, storing reserves of olive oil, flour, and wine.

Also in underground Orvieto there were workshops in which mainly ceramic products were produced; leather and wool were processed here and even animals were kept.

Albornoz Fortress

The fortress was built by order of Cardinal Albornoz between 1360 and 1365. It had to be impregnable and reliable, there was a moat around the fortress, and one could get inside via a drawbridge, which could be collapsed in the event of a siege. But very soon the fortress was almost destroyed and, already under Pope Clement VII, was rebuilt and strengthened. (St. Patrick's Well was also constructed at this time).

Now on the territory of the Albornoz fortress there is a city park and a museum, and the city administration is also located in the fortress itself.

Opera del Duomo Museum

Founded in 1882. The museum's exposition is located at Cathedral Square in the buildings of the magnificent Papal Palaces and in the Church of St. Augustine. The palaces display a unique collection of art objects from the Middle Ages: paintings, frescoes, jewelry, sculptural compositions.

The most famous works are the polyptych of St. Dominic (Simone Martini) and the statue of the Madonna and Child with Angels from the 14th century. The church contains statues of apostles and prophets from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Church of the Apostle Andrew

One of the oldest and most important churches in the city. It is located in the place where the center of the Etruscan city once was. The church was built in Romanesque style in the 12th century. Adjacent to it is a unique twelve-sided bell tower. Known as the Dungeon Temple.

In the dungeons, archaeologists found important artifacts, pavement elements, and mosaic floors from the Etruscan era. The walls of the church are made of tuff, and the floor is made of marble. Inside the church there are many surviving fragments of frescoes from the 14th–15th centuries.

Church of St. Dominic

It was erected in the 13th century, after the death of St. Dominic. This is one of the very first churches built by the Dominican Order. It is unique for its preserved pulpit, where Thomas Aquinas conducted his theology lessons, and for its wooden crucifix.

According to legend, through this crucifix, while praying, Thomas heard a voice that said: “Okay, Thomas, you have described my Sacrament.” Important sights are the funerary chapel of Girolamo Petrucci and the tomb of Cardinal de Braille.

Palace of the Captain of the People

Located in the oldest historical part of Orvieto. Magnificent palace resembles a Romanesque castle and creates a medieval atmosphere around it. Its construction began in the 13th century during the years of independence of the commune of Orvieto.

Later, the tower was completed, where, according to the order of the captain of the people, a bell was hung, on which symbols of crafts and arts were depicted. The palace is decorated with People's Square - the largest in the city. To this day, there is a market on the square.

Well Kava

As a city whose history dates back to ancient times, Orvieto boasts the ancient well of Cava (Pozzo della Cava), located near the city center. But don't look for it in the middle of the stone pavement: the well is located outside, but the area around it was developed with a building that now houses a small restaurant.

Cava goes 36 meters into the rock - this is approximately equal to the height of a twelve-story house, although it was built by the Etruscans four centuries BC and only expanded in the 16th century by decree of the Pope. Tourists imbued with the spirit of antiquity can not only admire the view of the well, but even go down inside, purchasing a ticket at the entrance to the restaurant - underground Orvieto happily welcomes guests.

• Address: Via della Cava 28.

Abbey of Saints Severus and Martyria

Just three kilometers from Orvieto, in the rich Italian forests, the Abbey of Saints Severo and Martirio (Abbazia dei Santi Severo e Martirio) lies imposingly. An ancient legend says that the monastery was founded in the middle of the first millennium not far from the burials of the relics of Saint Severus and his follower Martyrius, and in the 12th century, when it was inhabited by Benedict monks, the construction of the abbey began, and only a century later the palace was built.

Now the visitor can see a simple and austere basilica, a stately crenellated tower, a refectory, which attracts guests with an ancient fresco with a scene of the Crucifixion, and a hall of the clergy college. Also on the territory of the complex there is now a restaurant and a hotel, so everyone can fully enjoy the atmosphere of the medieval monastery.

• Address: Strada Provinciale 111 05018 Orvieto TR.

Necropolis of the Crucifixion made of tuff

A few hundred meters from the main cathedral of Orvieto is the Necropolis of the Crucifixion made of tuff (Necropoli del Crocifisso del tufo), one of the most famous in all of Italy. It is believed that it was built in the third century BC by the Etruscans, who, believing in an afterlife, like the ancient Egyptians, placed things that could be useful to them in the graves along with the dead.

Each burial is a small rectangular chamber made of tuff, in which members of a certain family are buried. Now tourists can visit more than 70 tombs and see with their own eyes whether the structure of the Necropolis is similar to the plan of the city itself, as some researchers believe. However, this is not at all groundless: the crypts with names carved on them are connected to each other by a web of paths leading to one main one.

• Address: Localita le Conce.
• Opening hours: 10:00 – 19:00.

Funicular Bracci

It’s not for nothing that Orvieto is also known as the city in the rock - the historical center Upper town is located on the top of the hill. You can get to the attraction using the Bracci funicular (“Funicolare Bracci”), which is a tourist attraction in itself.

There is no mystery in the name - it is named after the person who paid for the construction in late XIX century. From 1970 to 1990 the lift did not operate due to technical reasons, and to this day the station and route remain the same, but the system has been updated.

In just a couple of minutes, the funicular rises to 157 meters, revealing to passengers breathtaking views of the two-thousand-year-old city and luxurious Italian nature: covered with dense forests rocky mountains. In this case, part of the path passes in a tunnel dug under a rock, which was done to reduce the ascent time. The movement interval is 15 minutes.

National Archaeological Museum

Not far from the cathedral, in the First Papal Palace The National Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Orvieto) is located, attracting visitors with its impressive collection of Etruscan objects.

The elegant building is made in the Gothic style with characteristic arches and graceful windows, and therefore attracts with its appearance as well as its contents. Among the most popular exhibits are the faithfully recreated Golini Tombs, decorated with real Etruscan frescoes from the necropolis near the city.

The museum also displays various household items, decorative elements, treasures found in burials and other items used by these people in everyday life.

• Address: Piazza del Duomo.
• Opening hours: 09:00 - 19:00.
• Entrance fee: 4 euros.

Belvedere Temple

Not far from the entrance to Orvieto, in the middle of the city park, is the Belvedere Temple (Tempio del Belvedere). In fact, it’s enough to call it a temple - now all that remains of it are ruins.

Built by the Etruscans, the sanctuary dates back to around the fifth century BC, was dedicated to the god Tin and was destroyed about two centuries later. From the remains of the base and the wide main staircase, one can judge that it was once very majestic and complied with the fundamental laws of architecture. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the site has been the site of excavations, during which various elements of the building and the statues decorating it were discovered.

Now tourists can see from personal experience that the Etruscans fully mastered the art of designing and constructing buildings.

• Address: Giardini Pubblici in Piazza Cahen.

Mancinelli Theater

Italy is famous for its magnificent theaters, and Orvieto is no exception: it is home to the small but absolutely amazing Mancinelli Theater (Teatro Mancinelli).

Built in the mid-19th century, it amazes even the most sophisticated viewer with its interior decoration, impressing with the magnificent painting of the ceiling, the crystal chandelier preserved from the time of its foundation, as well as the painting decorating the foyer. In the eighties of the last century, it underwent restoration, after the completion of which it again began to delight the public with its preserved interior, albeit slightly updated.

The theater's repertoire is quite diverse and includes musicals, dramas, concert programs and operas, both classical and modern.

• Address: Corso Cavour 122.
• Entrance fee: 2 euros.

Church of Saint Juvenal

One of the most important religious buildings in Orvieto and also a tourist attraction, the Church of St. Juvenal (Chiesa San Giovenale) is located on Via Volsinia II.

The small, calm church was built on the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter, later replaced by Giovenale, and approached its current appearance at the beginning of the 11th century. During the Baroque era, it acquired various additions both in external and internal decoration, and during the last restoration it was returned to its original style.

Very small in size and simple in design appearance, the temple is usually not crowded, and its peaceful atmosphere is perfect for prayer and reflection. Despite its simplicity, its walls are decorated with magnificent frescoes, adding even more charm to the ancient sanctuary.

• Address: Via Volsinia II 2

Church of San Giovanni

The Church of San Giovanni (Chiesa e Convento di San Giovanni), being one of the most ancient in Orvieto, is located on the square of the same name. Its history is very interesting: it was built on the ruins of an old Romanesque temple, which, in turn, stood on the ruins of an even more ancient Etruscan sanctuary.

Previously, the elegant church, made in the Renaissance style, belonged to hermits and in the 15th century came into the possession of the Lateran canons. The ledge is decorated with the image of the Madonna and Christ, and the center of the monastery courtyard adjacent to the church is decorated with a magnificent marble well.

Nowadays, the monastery next to the church hosts various events, exhibitions and conferences, and the wine cellar houses a rich Regional Collection, putting some of the exhibits on display.

• Address: Piazza San Giovanni.

Bigi Wine Cellar

The wine cellars of Orvieto deserve special mention. Winemaking in this region is well developed, which is facilitated by its geographical location: In rural areas, high-quality grapes are grown thanks to special farming methods.

Orvieto is also located on the stunning La Strada dei Vini etrusco romana road, leading to wineries and cellars. Latest in large quantities are scattered throughout the region, concentrating around the city, and happily welcome guests. The most famous of them is located at the Bigi distillery and dates back to 1880, becoming famous throughout the world during this time.

Entrance to the cellar is free for visitors; tasting of wines and other local products is offered, for which Orvieto in particular and Italy in general are famous. Wines such as Orvieto Classico and Grechetto are in particular demand.

Wine cellar Palazzone

Another of the most famous cellars in Orvieto is Palazzone, whose wineries were formed quite recently - in the early 80s of the last century, when an Italian family acquired the estate and the adjacent hotel.

A few years after this, the company was licensed, and since then it has gained wide popularity throughout Umbria, annually producing huge quantities of alcoholic beverage. Some wines are classified as IGT, which is highly valued on the market.

Visitors are offered tasting and purchasing wines at prices lower than store prices, and for those who especially want to feel the atmosphere of the distillery, there is a hotel of the same name. It is located in the building of a former residence for wanderers and dates back to the 8th century.

• Address: Localita Rocca Ripesena, 67.

Michelangelo's workshop

IN historical center Orvieto is home to Michelangelo's Workshop (Bottega Michelangeli), which, despite popular misconception, has nothing to do with the sculptor Michelangelo. This is one of the best carpentry workshops in the region, preserving classical wood processing methods from the 18th century.

It is named after the carpenter who first began processing pliable spruce wood, and since then the workshop has been famous for its various products made from this material. The souvenirs, dolls, figurines, furniture produced there are of high quality and are in great demand both among tourists and local residents, adults and children.

These are not just toys and decor - these are real works of art, carved with jewelry precision from a shapeless block of wood. Therefore, the shop is quite popular among tourists: everyone wants to bring a famous souvenir to their home country.

• Address: Via Michelangeli, 3.

Church of St. Lawrence "De Arari"

A few hundred meters from cathedral, in the very heart of Orvieto nestles the small church of St. Lawrence “De Arari” (Chiesa di San Lorenzo de’ Arari), which already existed in the 10th century. It is believed that its name is associated with the ancient altar used to build a Christian sanctuary.

The current building was erected in the 12th - 13th centuries and at the beginning had a Romanesque appearance, which was later lost after numerous additions and decorations. However, during the latest restoration, an attempt was made to return to its roots, and now the church greets visitors with a modest entrance and a stone canopy, but inside it is decorated with frescoes and mosaics, some of which are not in the best condition, and there is also a well-preserved mural.

• Address: Piazza Santa Chiara.

Hadrian's Grotto

The dungeons of Orvieto, a complex built several centuries BC, have become widely famous among tourists. underground tunnels, galleries and caves. Particularly popular is the space called Hadrian's Grotto, which has been used since the Middle Ages to store and produce the famous traditional wine of Orvieto.

Now it has a slightly different, slightly more unusual purpose - the grotto houses a confectionery shop, which has become a stronghold of comfort and hospitality in the gloomy and cold caves. It is this particular highlight, which lies in the unusual location of the establishment, that attracts quite a large number of visitors.

I must say, this can be understood - perhaps difficult to find best way fully experience the spirit of ancient times and at the same time enjoy Italian sweets.

• Address: Piazza Duomo 24,.

Maurizio Tower

In the main city square of Orvieto, next to the cathedral, rises the stately Maurizio Tower (Torre di Maurizio). It was erected in the 14th century even before the creation of the cathedral itself and was equipped with a clock with a special mechanism.

Its task was to notify the workers involved in its construction about the time, striking the working hours. It is believed to be the first mechanical watch in Europe documented in written sources. The tower is made in the shape of a parallelepiped, each of the sides of which is crowned with a round dial, and is crowned by a roof with bells and a statue.

The characteristic black landmarks are simplicity, clarity and an almost complete lack of decoration, which is quite uncharacteristic for Orvieto. This unusualness attracts tourists who admire the Gothic and Romanesque buildings.

• Address: Via Mario Ponzio, 10.

Orvieto is a very small town that can be explored in one day. And if you are in Italy, you should definitely do this, because this is one of the most interesting and memorable places in the country.

Orvieto is a blessed town that is literally surrounded by greenery. Vineyards, magnificent nature, silence and harmony - these are the first impressions this place gives to most tourists. Despite the fact that it is small and all the sights can be viewed in one day if you have an active schedule, it is fraught with many mysteries and secrets. It seems that Orvieto has not changed at all since the times and all world processes and events are far from this bosom of nature and the kingdom of silence.

A little about history

8th - 3rd centuries BC: on the site of modern Orvieto there was an Etruscan city;

6th century AD: the bishopric was moved from Bolsena to Orvieto;

7th - 12th centuries: Orvieto was part of the Lombard Duchy of Spoleto and;

1290: construction of the cathedral;

13th - 14th centuries: Orvieto - residence of the Popes;

1860 - Orvieto becomes part of the united Kingdom of Italy.

How to get to Orvieto

You can easily travel by train. For example, between and runs, which just stops in Orvieto. The cost of a ticket from Rome to the Umbrian city is 7.10 euros one way. Upon arrival, you should take the funicular (1 euro one way) to directly reach the historical part of the city.

A few steps from the stop is one of the first attractions: St. Patrick's Well. It is located next to the Albornoz Fortress. In general, get ready for the fact that if you want to explore the city, you will have to go down to a decent depth more than once.

In general, in the city you can move along the main street, turning along the signs that will take you to all the attractions. The traffic pattern is simple: you just need to constantly move away from the funicular stop, moving towards the old part of the city.

St. Patrick's Well (Pozzo di San Patrizio)

Having bought a ticket at an affordable price, you go down the circular staircase. On the flyover you can stop and see how much is already behind, as well as down, where tourists are crowded on a kind of bridge. Construction of the well began in 1527, since it was in Orvieto that Pope Clement VII settled after the capture of Rome. According to the Pope's plan, the well was supposed to supply water to the Albornoz fortress. It is known that mules and donkeys went down one of the stairs, there the vessels were filled with water, the animals walked along a wooden bridge and went up the other stairs.

St. Patrick's Well is 62 meters deep and 13 meters wide. As you understand, there are 2 staircases that do not intersect with each other: one is intended for descending, and the other for ascending to the ground. Visitors are required to climb 248 steps.

Standing on a wooden bridge, you can’t help but notice how many coins are in the well. But what is even more amazing is that wasteful tourists leave much more expensive things there. The author of this article saw a cell phone there with his own eyes: apparently, someone was daydreaming and dropped the means of communication, or perhaps it was a visit to the well that made him think that something needs to be changed in life and it’s time to get rid of such devices altogether, which interfere with achieving harmony!

St. Patrick's Well. View from the inside. Photo by Thinkstock

Albornoz Fortress

It was built by order of the Spanish Cardinal Albornoz. Already in the 19th century the fortress was in poor condition, practically destroyed and abandoned. Today, all that remains of it is a round tower and a stone wall. A few steps away from the fortress there is a city park where a large number of local residents enjoy spending time. In the shade you can hide from the sun and think about pleasant things.

The preserved Albornoz fortress. orvietoonline.it

Cathedral (Il Duomo di Orvieto)

One of the main attractions for which you should definitely visit Orvieto is the cathedral. It is not surprising that most tourists first try to go, for example, to and see the local cathedral or to Florence. However, according to personal experience I dare say that the striped Romanesque-Gothic cathedral in Orvieto is one of the most beautiful in Italy. Until now, I have never seen such a small square on which the Cathedral is located. You sit literally 5 meters from it, and you get the feeling that this majestic building seems to absorb you. Yes, for such a Duomo the area would be larger, but it is in this absurdity that the appeal lies.

Mysterious "striped" Cathedral. Photo: sanfrancesco.com

The central façade is a unique ensemble of all types of art; its frescoes create a synthesis of an exquisite and rich image. In turn, the side parts are made in black and white.

Back in the 12th century, there was a cathedral in Orvieto, but it was in poor condition. At the end of the 13th century, it was decided to build a new one. It was erected in memory of the legendary miraculous event that occurred in Bolsena. The fact is that in 1263, during the mass, real blood splashed from the host, drops of which fell on the cover of the throne.

In 1310, work was completed on the main façade, designed in the Gothic style. At one time, the famous Andrea Pisano, Andrea Orcagna, Michele Sanmicheli and Antonio da Sangalo the Younger took part in the construction of the Duomo. It is also worth noting another feature of the cathedral: central part The facade is wider and higher than the side ones, and there are also turrets-tabernacles. The pilasters depict scenes from the book of Genesis, the “Tree of Jesse,” scenes from the “Annunciation” to the “Appearance of Christ to the Myrrh-Bearing Women.” Work on mosaics lasted until the 16th century. They tell the story from the birth of Mary to her Assumption (Ascension).

The interior of the Cathedral is simply amazing. Its main pearl is the painting of the Chapel of St. Briccius. The Chapel of San Brisio contains frescoes by Fra Angelico and Luca Signorelli's masterpiece "The Resurrection in the Flesh" (1499-1502).

Museum of Works of the Duomo (Museo dell "Opera del Duomo)

A number of attractions on the way to the Cathedral

Underground Orvieto

Before or after visiting the cathedral, the author of the article recommends that you go on a tour of underground Orvieto: tickets can be bought there in the square. As a result, the guide (there are international groups, most often excursions are held in English and Italian) will tell about underground caves, which keep many secrets and are hidden from the eyes of the curious. Among the underground Orvieto, Hadrian's Grotto is particularly famous. Most of the caves were intended for storing and collecting rainwater and producing wine. In a number of rooms there are rectangular holes that seem to imitate a modern roof: pigeons laid eggs there. It is also known that a number of caves are still privately owned and therefore closed to the public. The whimsical patterns of the underground rooms amaze the imagination, and the dim lighting complements the intriguing atmosphere of the dungeon.

The grottoes are skillfully hidden in a large amount of greenery, which never ceases to amaze you. Under the shade of one of the trees you can wait for the heat, but it turns out that some 20 meters away, the entrance to the underground life of the city is hidden behind bars.

Underground Orvieto is breathtaking. Photo blog.panorama.it

Church of Saint Dominic (Chiesa di San Domenico)

It is located approximately 400 meters from the cathedral. It is considered the first church to be built by the Dominican Order. On the central façade there is a Gothic marble portal from the 13th century, and above it fragments of a fresco have been well preserved to this day. On it, artists depicted the Madonna and Child. It is impossible not to note the funeral chapel of Girolamo Petrucci, which was created according to the design of the sculptor Michele Sanmichele.

First Dominican Church. Photo fotoeweb.it

Palace of the Captain of the People (Palazzo del Popolo)

The palace is located approximately the same distance from the cathedral. It was created in the 13th century, and later the structure was enlarged by an attached tower. In different eras there were residences of captains of the people, a pawnshop, a school and a theater.

Well of Cava (Pozzo della Cava)

Moving further along the central street, you will come across the Kava district, which is a climb to the rock and the Great Gate to the city. You should not look for a separate well here; it is located inside one of the establishments. After walking through a not very deep well, which is more like a cave, you can get into a cozy restaurant and enjoy cool local wine and cuisine in the heat of this region. In general, the Kava region used to be a craft district, but it was famous not only for the works of craftsmen, but also for its taverns.

In the center of the city, another well disappeared behind the walls of a house. Photo: museiprovinciaterni.it

Abbey of the Saints of the North and Martirio (Abbazia dei Santi Severo e Martirio)

This attraction is located outside Orvieto, about 3 km from the city. According to legend, the monastery was founded in the 6th century. From the 12th century, Benedictine monks began to settle here, and a tower and a church were erected under them. On the walls of the monastery there is a fresco depicting the Crucifixion with the saints present. Today there is a restaurant and a hotel on the territory of the abbey, but this does not affect the atmosphere of such a majestic place.

View of the monastery. Photo postecode.com

Necropolis of the Crucifixion made of tuff (Necropoli del Crocifisso del Tufo)

ORVIETO CLASSICO

It is made from local grape varieties: Trebbiano, Grechetto, Procanico. The traditions of wine production here are strong: according to legend, the first wines were produced here during the Etruscan times. And in the Middle Ages, they knew how to produce dessert wine, which contained the noble fungi Botrytis cinerea. The cool wine will go well with typical Umbrian dishes.

Wine from sun-warmed vineyards. Photo canino.info

From Orvieto you can quickly and easily reach other charming towns in the Umbria region. Orvieto will take an honorable place in the list of the best - full of harmony, silence and, perhaps, the most amazing Cathedral in Italy.

Note that it is best to travel to the opening of Orvieto and Umbria in a personal car. For travelers, the option is available to rent a car. By ordering a car in advance, while still at home, you can save a lot. “Italy in Russian” advises you to turn to the services of the popular giant service Rentalcars, multifunctional and simple, which will allow you to choose the most suitable car at home and receive it immediately upon arrival in Orvieto or one of the airports in Italy.
For those who are accustomed to convenience, we recommend ordering a taxi in Orvieto with a Russian-speaking driver. You can select and order a taxi through the convenient Kiwitaxi service: You just need to choose where and where you need to get to. Here you can order a transfer from any airport in Italy. At the specified time, in the specified place, your personal driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name.

Thinking through our trip to Rome in advance, we decided that we would devote one day, and if possible, more, to some other city.
We chose between Viterbo, Tivoli, Bracciano and Orvieto. I don’t remember what justified our choice, but, as you might have guessed from the name, we chose Orvieto :)

But getting to the Orvieto station does not mean reaching the goal. Orvieto is located on the top of a cliff, you can get there by cable car, which is located right next to the station, so it’s very easy to find.
Once we reached the top, we immediately went to Pozzo di San Patrizio (St. Patrick's Well). We didn’t even have to think about where it would be better to go first; we went out and saw a large yellow sign that pointed to the well. It takes about 2 minutes to get there from the funicular.

The well is a unique construction of medieval architects, built by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, between 1527 and 1537 by order of Pope Clement VII.
Its depth is 62 meters and width 13.

To be honest, at first I thought it was a boring idea, even taking into account the fact that we took an audio guide (yes, there is even an audio guide in the well), but when we started going down,
I realized that this is not boring... but scary! Maybe I'm too impressionable, but I couldn't look down.
(I only looked out for the photo:))

And when I also slipped several times on the steps, which were wet and rounded at the edges....

And a surprise awaits you at the exit. Here is a design that is very difficult to move and very narrow. I believe that they should generally warn about this at the entrance, since people who are overweight simply will not get out there, which means that they need to go back. Not much pleasant.

In general, you definitely can’t call it boring, but rather extreme. But at the same time, I really liked it. At the very bottom I even threw a coin into the water to get back!) So, I advise everyone to go there.

Coming out of the well, you find yourself in a very nice place with a view of the surrounding Orvieto area.

It’s so quiet, calm and good there that I really didn’t want to leave there. But Orvieto is waiting.

The city simply captivated me with its cozy and beautiful streets. I got the impression that Orvieto is not that popular, since I have never seen crowds of tourists there, or indeed a large number of people in general. And since I hate crowds of people, I immediately fell in love with this small town.

It seems to me that this is the case when even through photographs you can understand how calm and comfortable you feel while walking along these streets.
In one of them we found a wonderful grocery store "Il Negozietto".

The first thing that attracted us were the signs on which the word “tartufo” was used more than once. And since Orvieto is in Umbria, and Umbria is considered Italy's leading supplier of truffles, it would be a shame not to try something with truffles.

We tried salami with truffle and cheese, but I don’t remember which one: (Well, the sausage was so delicious that it completely overshadowed the cheese.
Of course, we tried it as soon as we left the store. And we decided that on the way back we would definitely stop by and buy some more salami for home and family. Oh, I’m already drooling as I write this...
Although, products with truffles are not for everyone. But I’m happy because I’m one of them... although being a truffle lover is expensive. So this is a moot point :)

Having worked up our appetite, we decided to go somewhere for a decent meal. Our choice fell on Bartolomei L"olio Orvieto. This place is considered both a store of olive oil, which they produce themselves, and a restaurant.
To be honest, I don’t remember exactly what we ordered was called, but I can say for sure that everything was very tasty.

Our next destination was to climb Torre del Moro.
Having eaten, we went to the tower to shake out what we had eaten.

The top of the head can be reached by elevator, so it’s not particularly difficult to get to the top.

If you are in Orvieto, you simply must climb this tower. The view from there is simply fabulous!

True, you need to be prepared for the fact that the bell, which is located at the very top of the tower, can ring, i.e. a meter away from you. Even though we were warned before the climb, I still jumped up in fright. No, just imagine, you’re standing there, relaxed, admiring the views, and then it’s on you! :D

Having descended to the ground, we went to the main cathedral in the city.
Duomo Di Orvieto is considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Italy. Of course, the restoration work spoiled our impression, but the cathedral is still very impressive!

The inside of the cathedral is decorated with numerous frescoes. And many of them are simply incredibly beautiful!

We didn’t stay inside for long, since the time was approaching 5 o’clock, and we wanted to leave by train, which was around 5-6 pm.
We walked a little more through the streets,

We went to “Il Negozietto” for some goodies and ran (literally) to the funicular and then bought tickets. Return tickets cost 7.70 euros.
There was a chance of not making it in time,

If in Rome you have already managed to get acquainted with all the main attractions, as well as visit the beautiful ones and taste the cuisine and wines of Lazio in , then you definitely need to get out of the city into nature in the neighboring region - Umbria.
In Umbria you can enjoy incredible beautiful forests, mountains and hills with vineyards and olive groves. The Italians themselves call this region the “green lungs of Italy”, or even the “green heart of Italy”. Therefore, here, unlike noisy Rome, we will walk a lot, admire the quiet streets, beautiful churches, the landscape that surrounds us, and we will definitely try the dishes and wines of this unusual region.

During our walk through the narrow streets of the city, I will tell you about the history of Orvieto, which begins in the distant 7th-3rd centuries. BC You will learn what the ancient Romans and Etruscans called the city, what happened to it after the Romans destroyed the city to the ground, and how the city became what we see it now.
The real wonder worth traveling from Rome to Orvieto for is the city's cathedral - an incredible example of Italian Gothic with mosaics, reliefs and frescoes that perhaps inspired Michelangelo himself for his Last Judgment fresco in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Plus, those who have already visited will finally see the relic with their own eyes and learn the story that became the source of Raphael's fresco "Mass in Bolsena", painted for the chambers of Pope Julius II in the Vatican.

After exploring and lunch in Orvieto, we will go to the smallest and most beautiful town of Lazio - Bagnoregio. It is also called the “Dying City of Italy” because officially less than 10 residents live in the city, and in winter the city’s inhabitants can really be counted on one hand!
For this day you

1. Get to know the Umbria region, the fabulous cities of Orvieto and Bagnoregio, their history (in moderate doses, since this is an excursion for pleasure and relaxation from Rome)
2. Get inspired by Umbrian cuisine– one of the best in the world. Here you will either have lunch in a home restaurant (not included), or there is the option of tasting the wines of the region (red from Montefalco and local white Orvieto Classico - whichever you prefer) with a cheese or meat plate.
3. See the main attractions: cathedral, - observation deck, well of St. Patrick.

Organizational details

• Start: at 8:30 am, any free date by agreement.
• Duration: about 8-10 hours, along with the road we will spend almost the entire day outside the city, so it’s better not to plan anything else on this day.
• Cost: 350 euros
• Additional costs: lunch/wine tasting of the Umbria region and entrance tickets the cathedral and museums of Orvieto are not included in the price of the excursion (tickets cost from 3 to 5 euros). The cost of the Rome-Orvieto train one way is 7.80 euros. A taxi from Orvieto-Bagnoregio-Orvieto will cost about 70 euros. Expenses for public transport are not included in the price of the excursion.
• The Rome-Orvieto train departs from Termini station at 8.58, travel time is 1:15 minutes. This is the only convenient morning train to Orvieto, so you can’t be late. We return back to Rome at 17.00 or 19.00.

Transfer options to and from Orvieto:

1. 16 euro/person per trainfrom Termini station. Travel time – 1 hour 15 minutes. Tickets cost 7.80 euros one way. Departure: strictly at 8.58 from Termini station. That is, the option of being late and going on the next one is excluded. The next low-cost regional train will be around 12 hours. Way back: options: 15.25 (arrival in Rome at 17.00) or 17.25 (arrival in Rome at 19.00).
2. 350 euros for 1-3 people for a Mercedes E-Class, we will pick you up directly at the hotel and return it back to you.
3. 450 euros for 4-7 people in a Mercedes minivan.