Orvieto subterranea, Underground archaeological site in Orvieto, Italy
The subterranean network extends through multiple levels beneath Orvieto, featuring numerous tunnels and chambers carved into volcanic tuff rock over centuries.
The underground passages, dating to Etruscan times, functioned as water supply systems, storage facilities, and protective shelters during conflicts throughout different periods.
The walls of these underground chambers contain numerous small quadrangular niches and preserved artifacts that demonstrate the daily activities of past inhabitants.
Guided tours lasting approximately one hour require advance reservations, with access points located near Piazza Duomo and contact available at +39-0763-344891.
The excavated chambers maintain a constant temperature throughout the year, preserving ancient wells, medieval mills, and workshop areas used across multiple centuries.
Location: Orvieto
Address: Piazza Duomo, 23 - Orvieto 05018 05018
Phone: +390763344891
Email: speleotecnica@libero.it
Website: http://orvietounderground.it
GPS coordinates: 42.71659,12.11298
Latest update: March 13, 2025 03:14
Umbria preserves traces of over two millennia of history through its archaeological sites, religious monuments, and remarkable natural formations. The region features underground complexes such as Orvieto Underground with its 1,200 passages carved into volcanic tuff, and Narni Underground, revealing medieval chapels and remains of Roman aqueducts. Visitors also explore the Dunarobba Fossil Forest, where 50 petrified tree trunks dating back three million years showcase the region's geological evolution. Medieval castles like Rocca Albornoziana overlook ancient towns, while monasteries such as San Pietro in Valle and Eremo delle Carceri maintain medieval art and spirituality. The Umbrian landscape stretches from Gubbio's Roman theaters to mountain villages like Castelluccio, perched at 1,452 meters (4,764 feet) above sea level, and includes the Nera Natural Park, which protects over 2,120 hectares (5,243 acres) of forests and limestone formations. These sites trace the region’s history from the Etruscan civilization through the Renaissance.
Pozzo di S. Patrizio
116 m
Orvieto Cathedral
53 m
Cappella di San Brizio
88 m
Fortezza Albornoz
786 m
Pozzo della Cava
679 m
Sant'Andrea
393 m
San Domenico, Orvieto
504 m
Palazzi rinascimentali di Orvieto
343 m
Museo Claudio Faina
47 m
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
66 m
Chiesa di San Francesco
163 m
Palazzi moderni di Orvieto
253 m
Museo archeologico nazionale di Orvieto
88 m
Museo Emilio Greco
89 m
Church of Santa Maria dei Servi
623 m
Cappella Petrucci
506 m
San Lodovico
526 m
Labirinto Di Adriano
442 m
Rocca Albornoziana, Orvieto
786 m
Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo (Orvieto)
354 m
Teatro Comunale Mancinelli
193 m
Santa Maria della Cava
642 m
San Lorenzo de Arari
305 m
Sant'Angelo
255 m
San Bernardino
187 m
Santi Severo e Martirio
116 m
San Giuseppe
184 m
Santi Giuseppe e Giacomo
267 mReviews
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