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Worldwide Tours: Italy
Orvieto Tour
Duration: 8 or 12 Hours (Medioeval City Tour, Umbria Tour, Wine Tour)
From Roma – Civitavecchia – Florence
The traveler who approaches Orvieto by train or car will begin to see from a distance, a city that rises on a plateau of volcanic tuff, surrounded by a landscape of fields and vineyards.
Because of its location, Etruscan roots, charming medieval character, and above all because of its celebrated cathedral, which is a gem of gothic architecture, Orvieto is one of Italy’s most unique and interesting cities. The Duomo, built during the years 1290-1320, is a Gothic-Romanesque style church, its façade a mix of marble and mosaics.
The Pozzo di San Patrizio (Saint Patrick’s Well) was built during the period of 1527-1537, based on a design by Antonio da Sangallo. The famous double helix staircase will allow you to walk down into the well (200 feet, 248 steps for each ramp) and come back up again without retracing your steps. It was useful to carry out water with donkeys.