Whilst few people know that the famous Well of St Patrick was constructed in Orvieto when Pope Clemente VII sought refuge in the city, many more are familiar with the fine wine produced in the surrounding vineyards.
But Orvieto is also an architectural treasure trove with a host of fine buildings dating from the 13th to 16th century. In addition to St Patrick's well, constructed to conserve the water of the Rocca dell'Arbornoz, one finds the Cathedral, Palazzo dei Sette, Palazzo del capitano del Popolo, the church of St Giovenale, Palazzo Soliano, the Church of St Andrea, the Church of St Domenico.
Orvieto is also home to prestigious museums such as the Museum Opera del Duomo and the Museum of Modern Art. Visitors should be sure to visit the underground city of Orvieto, the Necropoli of the clay Crucifix and the Mancinelli theatre. Not to mention Orvietto's Cathedral, erected to consecrate the miracle of the blood, and where one can admire the Corporale and St Brizio chapels with frescos by Signorelli and Perugino.
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La Badia di Orvieto Orvieto
La Badia di Orvieto - Orvieto Hotels | Umbria, food, wine and wellness: add 15 centuries of history and you've got La Badia di Orvieto, a fabulous 4 star...
Loc. La Badia, 8 - Orvieto (Terni)
Hotel Vannucci Cittą della Pieve
Hotel Vannucci - Cittą della Pieve Hotels | Situated in Città della Pieve, the Hotel Vannucci, is housed in the historic Villa Mirafiori.
Via I. Vanni, 1 - Cittą della Pieve (Perugia)
Castello di Sismano Sismano
Castello di Sismano - Sismano Hotels | Castello di Sismano tells the tale of a medieval fortress, the surrounding hamlet, and the ancient rural traditions...
Borgo Corsini, 12 - Sismano (Terni)
Locanda Palazzone Orvieto
Locanda Palazzone - Orvieto Hotels | At Locanda Palazzone, in the countryside just outside Oriveto, offering hospitality is a tradition which dates all...
Localitą Rocca Ripesena - Orvieto (Terni)
Palazzetta del Vescovo Fratta Todina
Palazzetta del Vescovo - Fratta Todina Hotels | Dating back to 1763, La Palazzetta del Vescovo is a charming residence situated in the countryside close to the city...
Via Clausura, 17 - Fratta Todina (Perugia)
Tenuta di Canonica Todi
Tenuta di Canonica - Todi Hotels | Tenuta di Canonica is an exclusive country hotel, right in the heart of Italy's Umbria region.
Localita Canonica 75/76 - Todi (Perugia)
Torre Almonte Todi
Torre Almonte - Todi Hotels | Situated in the Umbrian countryside, just beyond the walls of Todi, Torre Almonte is a magnificent historic house in...
Frazione Frontignano - Todi (Perugia)
Griffin's Resort Orvieto
Griffin's Resort - Orvieto Hotels | Part farm stay, part country hotel, Griffin's Resort is the perfect place in which to experience the timeless charm...
Localitą San Faustino, 24 - Orvieto (Terni)
Torre de' Monaldeschi Ficulle
Torre de' Monaldeschi - Ficulle Hotels | The history, culture and landscapes of Umbria combine to create the magical atmosphere pervading the modern country...
Strada Conventaccio - Ficulle (Terni)
Sant'Angelo 42 Orvieto
Sant'Angelo 42 - Orvieto Hotels | Orvieto Sant'Angelo 42 is a welcoming bed & breakfast offering a pleasing combination of the traditional...
Via Sant'Angelo, 42 - Orvieto (Terni)
Relais Tenuta del Gallo Macchie, Amelia
Relais Tenuta del Gallo - Macchie, Amelia Hotels | A gorgeous country hotel with gourmet restaurant and pool: experience the best of Umbria at Relais Tenuta del Gallo.
Strada Ortacci, 34 Localitą Casella - Macchie, Amelia (Terni)
Inncasa Orvieto
Inncasa - Orvieto Hotels | In the countryside just beyond the city of Orvieto, Inncasa offers an enticing combination of traditional Umbrian...
Localitą San Giorgio, 6 - Orvieto (Terni)
Villa La Sorgente Orvieto
Villa La Sorgente - Orvieto Hotels | In the peaceful countryside immediately outside Orvieto, Umbrias 19th century Villa la Sorgente is the perfect rural...
Laghetto di Sugano, 1 - Orvieto (Terni)
Orvieto Italy towns in the vicinity
Orvieto
Whilst few people know that the famous Well of St Patrick was constructed in Orvieto when Pope...
Todi
Those visiting Todi will, undoubtedly, want to discover the cultural attractions of the city,...
Citta della Pieve
A splendid medieval town, in the shape of an eagle. This is Città della Pieve, just a few...
Marsciano
Just a few kilometers from Perugia, lies a town of medieval origin which, over the centuries, has...
Vissani
Baschi
An unforgettable meeting with the exciting cuisine of one of Italy's best known chefs.
www.casavissani.it
I Sette Consoli
Orvieto
In the historic center of Orvieto. Umbrian cuisine - revisited.
www.isetteconsoli.it
Trippini
Civitella del Lago
A restaurant famous for its deliciously light and contemporary versions of traditional regional dishes.
www.trippini.net


