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Pro
Wine, magnificent duomo, Etruscans, museums
Con
1000' up is a long way to walk
In a nutshell
Nowadays, Orvieto is an extraordinary artistic and cultural center
Abbey of Saints Servus and Martyrus: La Badia
TooTallFinn24 Says: Visible from the Albonoz Fortress and the belltower, the Abbey of Saints also known as, "La Badia," is a strikingly beautiful site. It was most clearly visible from the Albonoz Fortress. Once I saw it I had to go back to our bed and breakfast and find out what this building...
TooTallFinn24 Says: In our lengthy trip through Italy we saw many churches. The Orvieto Duomo in my opinion along with the ones in Firenze, Sienna and Pisa are the most visually stunning. With Orvieto's twisting labryrnth of streets getting a distant view of the cathedral is impossible from the...
TooTallFinn24 Says: The building that houses the Museum Civico is actually two museums. A rich and well preserved history of Orvieto, particularly in the 19th century, is presented on the ground floor of the building. There is also a popular collection of Roman and other ancient coins and other...
TooTallFinn24 Says: The Plaza Cahen is where the Funicular drops you off at. It is also the transportation hub for buses to Chivita and surrounding towns. It is at the northeast corner of old Orvieto. Just as importantly it is a place adjacent to the Fortress, St. Patrick's Well and the...
TooTallFinn24 Says: If you arrive by train to Orvieto and exit the station you will find immediately across the street the Orvieto Funicular. The Funicular offers passengers a means of reaching the Plaza Cahen from the Piazzale Gramso (rail station) quickly and efficiently. Trains run daily...
Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo
TooTallFinn24 Says: This striking beautiful small palace in the historic section of Orvieto is a place to observe more than a place to visit. It's significance rests from the fact that it was one of the first public building constructed in Orvieto but its style was subsequently copied in other...
TooTallFinn24 Says: Torre del Morro, Orvieto's clocktower which stands at about 45 meters high is centrally located at the crossroads of Corso Cavour. Via del Duomo, and Via della Constituente. From an appearance standpoint it definitely does not have muich to offer compared to other more...
2 Reviews and 104 Opinions This hotel was really neat and very fun to stay in. The staff was very accomodating and the rooms...
1 Review and 6 Opinions Hotel Umbria is located in Orvieto Scalo, just 300 meters far from the funicular to the Orvieto...
Mezza Luna: Excellent Pasta Carbonara
TooTallFinn24 Says: Spaghetti carbonara which was highly recommended was excellent. The pasta comes with what I believe to be sauteed onions, bacon and lots of fresh parmesan cheese. This place has only about ten tables so on most nights a reservation is recommended. Two can eat is this...
Meta Market: Restaurant Alternative in Orvieto
TooTallFinn24 Says: After over three works on the road eating in restaurants and bed and breakfast lobbies can get tiring. The cost of dinners can also take a toll on holiday budgets. Italy has many large markets such as Conrad, and Penny that offer traditional groceries for everyday living in...
leics Says: A super experience! The Bracci funicular was first built in 1888, operated by water power and closing in the 19870s. It was renovated and re-opened in 1990, no longer powered by water.The lower funicular station is directly opposite Orvieto's railway station, which is...
leics Says: By far the easiest way to get to anywhere in Italy is by train. The Italian railway network is extensive and trains are safe, comfortable enough and very reasonably-priced.Orvieto is an easy daytrip by train from Rome, and that is the route I took. The train leaves from Rome...
Giacomini Cermaiche: Beautiful Area Ceramics
TooTallFinn24 Says: The Umbria region of Italy produces some great ceramics and pottery. The quality of them is consistently high. Giacomini Ceramiche has been making ceramics since 1930 in the area. Three generations have been involved in the business. Nearly all of the items in the store are...
TooTallFinn24 Says: Whereas all Italian hill towns have steep streets that can be treacherous when wet, Orvieto's streets are a little steeper and their surface a tad more slippery than others. Orvieto was the one hill town that we observed an injury from walking on streets. A teenage girl was...
Bunsch Says: Although things tend to cool off at night, if you're an American and used to air conditioning, you may find that it is well worth your while to bring a small battery-powered fan with you, or to purchase a slightly larger fan which has the appropriate plug for Italian...
Todi: Charming and Relaxing Small Town
TooTallFinn24 Says: The town of Todi is a short approximate thirty minute car ride and on the way to Tuscany. Unfortunately I do not believe there is any direct bus or train service from Orvieto. While it lacks the major more spectacular sites of Orvieto it is a smaller and much more relaxed...
TooTallFinn24 Says: When you think of lakes in Italy you immediately think of Lake Como and the area north of Milan. However just a few miles northeast of Orvieto lies the beautiful Lake Bolsena. It is a great place for swimming, fishing or just laying out in the sun. Suprisingly it is the...
TooTallFinn24 Says: Detached from the rest of the world on a hill and connected only by a narrow pedestrian bridge Civita di Bagnoregio was our favorite day trip from Orvieto. Our fascination with Civita was enhanced both by what had happened to the town and what is happening again there which...
TooTallFinn24 Says: Just about 28 km south of Orvieto lies the town of Bomarzo. However, the town of Bomarzo was not our destination it was the Bosco Sacro (Sacred grove) or, locally, Bosco dei Mostri ("Monsters' Grove"), which consists of 24 sculptures, some sculpted in bedrock in a parklike...
iandsmith Says: Once you get past the facade, there is some exceptional work to see inside as well, particularly in the famous San Brizio Chapel, located on your right as you walk down the aisle.As with most things worth seeing in Italy, it costs and you can't take photos. Started by Fra...
The National Archeological Museum
iandsmith Says: Museo Civico Archeologico and the Museo Claudia Faina are housed in the same building adjacent to the fabulous doumo.The name Faina is synonymous because the rich family donated its extensive collection of thousands of artifacts to the city in 1954.The museum contains the...
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Wine, Etruscans and a magnificent duomo
Orvieto was the last stop during my three weeks touring through Umbria. After a lot of rainy but pleasant days the city and region surprised me with very sunny weather. Orvieto is famous for its wine...
Pottery heaven -- and other heavenly things
That may seem like a strange question, but it is one which struck me quite forcefully in connection with Orvieto. Because one might choose to come to Italy to, inter alia, (a) be in the presence of......
This is a view from the farmhouse in Orvieto. Back by the pool is the best view.
Close to Rome And Worth a Visit
Since I paint when in Italy I look for smaller towns, friendly people and great food/wine. When I researched Orvieto I found it to be just about perfect, and one hour by train from Rome which made it...
I had it on my schedule and called in during my first trip to Italy. It lingered in the memory; though we had spent a little time and done the underground tour we knew it wasn't enough. Thus it came...
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