Orvieto

Located on a volcanic plateau, Orvieto stands 325 meters above sea level, surrounded by vertical cliffs made of volcanic stone.

The settlement began as an Etruscan acropolis in the third century BC before becoming part of the Roman territories and later the Papal States.

The Duomo cathedral, initiated in 1290 by Pope Nicholas IV, represents the architectural excellence of medieval Italian religious structures.

The underground network contains 1200 chambers connected through tunnels, providing spaces for storage, workshops, and water collection systems.

The Pozzo di San Patrizio well features two separate spiral staircases that never intersect, allowing people to descend and ascend without meeting.

Location: province of Terni

Inception: 7 century BCE

Elevation above the sea: 325 m

Shares border with: Allerona, Bagnoregio, Baschi, Bolsena, Castel Giorgio, Castel Viscardo, Castiglione in Teverina, Civitella d'Agliano, Ficulle, Lubriano, Montecchio, Porano, San Venanzo, Todi

Website: http://comune.orvieto.tr.it

GPS coordinates: 42.71667,12.10000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16