Orvieto: the city


In the centre of Italy, built on the top of a tufa cliff at 350m above sea level, Orvieto is both majestic and fascinating. Less than a kilometre long and 800 metres wide, it has a history that dates back from the Etruscans.

Traces of the past are evident in the many architectural styles found in the city, from the Etruscan temples to medieval palaces, from the imposing cathedral to the tall Moro clock tower.

Recent renovations have recuperated important buildings for use as congress halls and to hold important events: The Captains Palace, "Luigi Macinelli" theatre, Palace of Sette, Saint John’s cloister