The city of Orvieto sits on top of a tall tofu plateau. The roads up to the towns vinds its way up along the step cliffs and the view from the top is magnificent.
The rock has been inhabited by Etruscans, Roman and modern day Italians for thousands of years and all the different populations have left individual distinct marks for the followers and the historians.
Below suggestions for sightseeing are just some of the most popular ones. There are many other things to see and in addition a lot of bars and trattorias where you can recharge.
The city have a big old theater and lots of events throughout the year.
Around new years the city is hosting the Umbria Jazz Winter festival (see more here).
You can find more information about the history of Orvieto here.
Avoid parking problems in Orvieto.
From Orvieto Scalo (train station) you can take a cable car up to Orvieto city and thereby avoid challenges finding parking and parking by the lower station is free.
Orvieto does however also offer parking house facilities if you choose to drive up to Orvieto.
The city have many things to offer and many things require an entry fee to be paid or a booking to be made.
Visit one of the Orvieto Turist Information offices to be inspired and arrange tickets.
A symbol of the city itself, the Duomo is one of the most beautiful in Italy. The construction began in 1290, with the support of both the Catholic Church and the city. The intent was to create one large cathedral for the city, to replace two decaying churches that existed there before. It should also be noted that the delightful story of the event of the Miracle of Bolsena encouraged the construction of the Duomo.
Visit this fortress that gives you an impression of the wealth and power of the city of Orvieto. Stand on the fortress walls and feel invincible.
Visit this old well that was build between 1527 and 1537.
Venture into the deep and experience the spectacular arcitecture.
The underground underneath the city of Orvieto holds thousands of caves and cellars carved out of the stone massive.
At the foot of Orvietos tufo plateau you pass by an Etruscan necropolis, the place where Etruscans burried their dead.
The site is very well preserved and well worth a visit.