Location: Orvieto
Top Things to do in Orvieto
Top 10 Things to do in Orvieto, Umbria
Orvieto [orˈvjɛːto] is a city and comune in the Province of Terni, southwestern Umbria, Italy situated on the flat summit of a large butte of volcanic tuff. The city rises dramatically above the almost-vertical faces of tuff cliffs that are completed by defensive walls built of the same stone called Tufa.
Restaurants in Orvieto
1. Decugnano dei Barbi
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5.0 based on 278 reviews
For over eight centuries "Decugnano" has been used to indicate the name of the land of the estate. The soil rich in fossils, oysters and shells, the micro climate and a wide temperature range are all factors particularly suitable for wine growing. Beside a very modern cellar, the visitor has the possibility to admire the Etruscan caves, today utilized for the production of the sparkling wine "spumante" and to mature certain wines in barrels. Within spectacular scenery, the Estate organizes guided tours to their cellars followed by wine tasting and local delicacies. WE ARE OPEN! Saturday & Sunday
Reviewed By bishopnorthwest
Two couples (from well-regarded wine areas in California and Oregon) treated ourselves to the best winery tour and tasting/pairing we’ve experienced. Maurizio was our superb host and guide on a crisp, clear morning visit in late December. We arrived a few minutes late because our GPS tried to steer us the long/wrong way from Todi through Orvieto. If you’re heading there from the south, make sure your GPS is not confused. Maurizio knows his wines, and he proudly shares his devotion to Umbria. We’ve never encountered a place with an 800-year association to wine-making. It’s a perfect way to learn about crafting fine Umbrian wines, blended with history, culture, and spectacular scenery.
2. Madonna del Latte
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5.0 based on 145 reviews
The ancient estate of Madonna del Latte is located in the hills between Orvieto and Lake Bolsena. Today it is a small family-owned winery founded in 2000. The vines flourish on the slopes of rich, sandy volcanic soil at an altitude of 450 meters.
Reviewed By petercatalano - New Melle, United States
We had a wonderful time at Madonna del Latte. One of the top wine tastings we have ever experienced. It's hard to say what was more powerful, the excellent wines, the beautiful setting, or the exceptional hospitality from Leon and Ruta.
3. Cappella Di San Brizio (Duomo)
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5.0 based on 656 reviews
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
Known since the times of Dante, what is more interesting is society going to hell than in heaven. The same idea is visited in the chapel of San Brizio. The only scene of hell Sermon and deeds of Antichrist. The frescoes on the ceiling belong to the brush of fra Angelico. The good society of the apostles, angels, bishops and martyrs written by the Italian painter carefully. All that You have seen many times before. There`s the true pearl of chapel and Cathedral in general, it is the frescoes by Luca Signorelli. The seven frescoes by Signorelli in the chapel there. These are Sermon, the Destruction of the world, the Resurrection of the flesh, the Damned, the Elected, Heaven, Hell. Their importance to the world of art is that they inspired Michelangelo in the Grand work in the Sistine chapel. But Signorelli was the first who was able to portray the human body. Signorelli has always paid great attention to anatomy. It was said that his school was at the funeral. The artist was able to convey the dynamics of the naked body as well and is even better than antique. The Renaissance is manifested in this. There is a perception that Signorelli depicted the Friar in the image of the Antichrist on the mural of the Sermon. Despite all his talent, Signorelli revenged Savonarola. Savonarola was a Dominican monk, established in Florence, theocratic Republic and expelled Lorenzo de ' Medici, and along with him his favorites, including Signorelli. Signorelli has painted himself on the frescoes. Even a few times. The artist from Cortona has depicted himself in the lower right corner in the image of the monk (Sermon). The second monk is fra Angelico. Signorelli painted himself one more time in the neighbouring fresco of the "Damned". But now he made himself in the form of a horned demon, grasping a young woman who tries to escape from his embrace. This same woman depicted in the mural at the top, where the demon flies with her to the hell. The third time the master has depicted the same woman in the fresco of the Sermon, where she sells herself to the old merchant. Maybe it's the story of a woman who was unfaithful Signorelli. It reminded me again, as in the Raphael`s Stanzas gorgeous scene from the film of Giuseppe Tornatore "Baaria".Visiting artist decorated the ceiling of the local Church religious scene, taking as the sitters for the saints of the local "characters", so to conduct the services was impossible: instead of having to listen to the sermon, the congregation whispered, showing each other up at the ceiling:"He portrayed the drunk in the form of St. Peter! Where have you seen? And that angel is my brother, he recently had surgery in Palermo. — And how? — Well, thank you...". We look at these scenes from a distance. While Signorelli painted an imaginary hell, but real, of his life. In fact, as we are.
4. Cappella del Corporale
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4.5 based on 261 reviews
This Gothic church, built to celebrate the so-called Miracle of Bolsena (1263 AD,) contains the sacred corporale (altar cloth) that is locked in a huge, jewel-encrusted casket and a number of magnificent frescoes by the 14th-century painter Ugolino di Prete, which describes the miracle.
5. Duomo di Orvieto
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4.5 based on 6,073 reviews
Orvieta's magnificent Duomo (cathedral) is considered one of the must-see churches in Italy for its stunning gold-and-mosaic Gothic façade and magnificent frescoes by Luca Signorelli, which had a great influence on Michelangelo's work in the Sistine Chapel.
Reviewed By JoeA376 - New York City, United States
When you are in Orvieto, Italy, the wonders never stop. From the beautiful Cathedral with the impressive murals to the long, winding, and cobblestoned streets, Orvieto and the Duomo is a must-see stop whenever you are in Italy.
6. Torre del Moro
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4.5 based on 503 reviews
TORRE DEL MORO A bird’s eye view of Orvieto from the medieval tower. The eye sweeps the horizon with its hamlets and castles that bear witness to the power that was of the medieval city. • TORRE DEL MORO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR RE-OPENING • These guidelines have been prepared in compliance with Ordinance n. 33 of 12 June 2020 • by the President of the Umbria Region | Re-openings from 15 June 2020. • • To guarantee a safe visit, it is mandatory to properly wear masks and sanitize your hands using • the dedicated dispenser available at the thicket office, inside the exhibition rooms and in the • bathrooms. The ticket office of the monumental is exclusively through the entrance located in • the Atrium of the "Palazzo dei Sette". It is mandatory to respect the safety distance between • visitors of at least 1 meter. • • The exit from the monument will be mandatory from the main access of Corso Cavour. • • A hand disinfection station will be installed at the entrance through the use of di
Reviewed By petersB802AY - Phillipsburg, United States
With a few places left to visit on my "City Card" I decided to climb the many stairs to the top of Torre del Moro even though it was a warm summer afternoon. I was rewarded with incredible 360 degree views of the countryside and all of the major sights in the city of Orvieto. It's well worth the effort to climb the stairs to gain a perspective on this beautiful region.
7. Pozzo della Cava
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4.5 based on 577 reviews
Pozzo della Cava is more than just a well... ...it's one of the highlights of a historical and archaeological tour of Orvieto...it's a place where the past and the present combine with respect for twenty-seven centuries of tradition...it's an invitation to discover Etruscans, Middle Ages and Renaissance, because Orvieto is not only the Cathedral...it's a fascinating underground itinerary located in the heart of Orvieto, through caves full of recently discovered archaeological finds...it's an unusual way of discovering the history the city known as Urbs Vetus and the customs of its people...it's an original opportunity to retake possession of a disinterred heritage
Reviewed By 35912
We had already done the Underground Orvieta tour but found this one very interesting as well. Visitors here are allowed to wander at their own pace; there are clear detailed descriptions all along the way. The well has obviously been well studied with seemingly accurate explanations of the workings of the Etruscan inhabitants. The depth of the excavation is surprising. One hour is probably adequate but there is also a well-stocked book and gift shop to explore.
8. Orvieto Underground
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4.5 based on 1,946 reviews
Reviewed By WVJeff304 - Diana, United States
Well worth the time for this tour to explore underneath Orvieto's old town area; nice open rooms, and a few narrow stairs.
9. Centro Storico Orvieto
10. Pozzo di San Patrizio
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4.0 based on 2,965 reviews
Designed in the 1530's, this uniquely engineered well was designed to supply the city of Orvieto in times of war.
Reviewed By 108lcc - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This double helix resembling DNA is a marvelous creation of human beings. We went two days in a row. Thinking about building a structure like this many centuries ago is a good mind exercise.
