{"id":6979,"date":"2023-12-20T13:49:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T12:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=6979"},"modified":"2024-03-13T11:05:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T10:05:21","slug":"orvieto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/orvieto\/","title":{"rendered":"Orvieto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/central-italy\/umbria\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Umbria<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orvieto is a town in the Province of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/ternano\/#terni\" class=\"ek-link\">Terni<\/a>, located on top of an isolated volcanic hill with steep cliffs. Originally an important Etruscan city, it later became a Roman town, and in the Late Middle Ages it was a powerful <em>comune<\/em>. After centuries of conflicts, the city became part of the Papal States and eventually Italy. Orvieto is now a tourist destination thanks to its many historic attractions and artistic masterpieces, and is especially known for its Gothic cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-a35af4ea-5f6d-40e4-bf5b-ae74d6be0584\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-c8e200fb-ca7c-45ee-9e6f-8c5b267aad94\">Places to see in Orvieto<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#orvieto-cathedral\">\u272a Orvieto Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#pozzo-di-san-patrizio\">\u272a Pozzo di San Patrizio<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#national-archaeological-museum-of-orvieto\">National Archaeological Museum of Orvieto<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#palazzo-soliano\">Palazzo Soliano<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#orvieto-underground\">Orvieto Underground<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#faina-museum\">Faina Museum<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#torre-del-moro\">Torre del Moro<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-santandrea\">Church of Sant&#8217;Andrea<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-san-giovenale\">Church of San Giovenale<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-san-domenico\">Church of San Domenico<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"orvieto-cathedral\"><strong>\u272a Orvieto Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Orvieto Cathedral (<em>Duomo di Orvieto<\/em>) is the main church of Orvieto, and one of the greatest masterpieces of Gothic architecture in Italy. Built starting in 1290, the church was initially designed in Romanesque style, but the project was later changed with the addition of Gothic elements. The striking facade of the church features various large mosaics, and it is adorned with extremely elaborate reliefs, sculptures, and a large rose window. The interior is decorated with black and white stripes and features numerous paintings, frescoes, statues, and other artworks. Among the various richly frescoed chapels inside the cathedral, the most notable is the <em>Chapel of San Brizio<\/em> (<em>Cappella di San Brizio<\/em>), which hosts a huge series of Renaissance frescoes painted by Fra Angelico, Benozzo Gozzoli, and Luca Signorelli, regarded as one of the greatest works of art of its time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza del Duomo, 26, 05018 Orvieto TR<br>Coordinates: 42.7169, 12.1132<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/x4nzC2r6QfZDpHXL9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_57c06ac0-34f7-4614-b361-3a5c80190bbf\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pozzo-di-san-patrizio\"><strong>\u272a Pozzo di San Patrizio<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pozzo di San Patrizio is a well built in the 16th century at the eastern edge of Orvieto, and a great work of Renaissance engineering. The cylindrical well is around 54 meters deep and features two separate one-way helical ramps. A terrace outside the well offers a great view on the surrounding region. The structure is located in the park next to the <strong>Albornoz Fortress<\/strong> (<em>Fortezza Albornoz<\/em>), a fort built in the 14th century. The gardens also host the ruins of the Etruscan <strong>Temple of Belvedere<\/strong> (<em>Tempio del Belvedere<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Cahen, 5B, 05018 Orvieto TR<br>Coordinates: 42.7225, 12.1205<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5wFoqbA4eEYPGYuA7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_9b8a83f7-aef4-4abf-be0b-cf4db1156bce\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"national-archaeological-museum-of-orvieto\"><strong>National Archaeological Museum of Orvieto<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Archaeological Museum of Orvieto (<em>Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Orvieto<\/em>) is an archaeological museum hosted in the former papal residence adjacent to the Orvieto Cathedral. The museum features a large collection of ancient finds, mostly from the Etruscan age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza del Duomo, 05018 Orvieto TR<br>Coordinates: 42.7171, 12.1142<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/8yzrGS6i6ebEiV1A6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c143889f-c0b3-41fb-95bc-e18844fb32c6\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"palazzo-soliano\"><strong>Palazzo Soliano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Palazzo Soliano is a medieval palace located next to the Orvieto Cathedral. The lower floor of the palace houses the <strong>Emilio Greco Museum<\/strong> (<em>Museo Emilio Greco<\/em>), a collection of sculptures and drawings by 20th-century artist Emilio Greco. The upper floor instead hosts the <strong>Museo dell&#8217;Opera del Duomo di Orvieto<\/strong>, a rich museum mostly housing religious artworks dating from the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza del Duomo, 26, 05018 Orvieto TR<br>Coordinates: 42.7166, 12.1139<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/bBCicwfgwwnPxTaw9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_ccdb58b6-9892-461e-9af5-b1b1caafcc66\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"orvieto-underground\"><strong>Orvieto Underground<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A long series of tunnels run underneath Orvieto, and can be visited as part of the so-called Orvieto Underground (<em>Orvieto Sotterranea<\/em>). The tunnels have been excavated in the volcanic tuff under the city for millennia, with some dating from the Etruscan age, and have been used for various purposes, such as shelter and wells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza del Duomo, 23, 05018 Orvieto TR<br>Coordinates: 42.7164, 12.1130<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uW2RdNzYDMjSejZXA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_34cfc87b-e5b9-4d51-a624-ce6909707d60\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faina-museum\"><strong>Faina Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Faina Museum (<em>Museo Faina<\/em>) is an archaeological museum located in front of the Orvieto Cathedral. The museum houses a large collection of Etruscan artworks and objects, including various finds unearthed in the ancient necropolises around the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza del Duomo, 29, 05018 Orvieto TR<br>Coordinates: 42.7169, 12.1125<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/VCB7fqHb3JBSd8ht9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c294a74b-c2d6-46d7-8433-e82687487453\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"torre-del-moro\"><strong>Torre del Moro<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Torre del Moro is a tall clock tower erected in Orvieto during the Late Middle Ages. The top of the tower offers a great panoramic view over the city and the surrounding countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Corso Cavour, 87, 05018 Orvieto TR<br>Coordinates: 42.7185 12.1107<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/GCtHv31Fvpo3rf627\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a4c02535-c9ea-48d4-ae37-10dad8ec948f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-santandrea\"><strong>Church of Sant&#8217;Andrea<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of Sant&#8217;Andrea is a historic church in the center of Orvieto, adjacent to the town hall. Built in Romanesque style during the Late Middle Ages, it is known for featuring a peculiar decagonal bell tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza della Repubblica, 05018 Orvieto TR<br>Coordinates: 42.7183, 12.1087<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5DkpumbL7rFV2nsHA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_64eb929a-9822-4f9b-9343-6d785ac314f5\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-san-giovenale\"><strong>Church of San Giovenale<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of San Giovenale is a Romanesque church located at the western end of Orvieto. The church was built in the 11th century and hosts various ancient artworks, including some frescoes painted in the Late Middle Ages. A panoramic terrace in front of the church offers a great view on the hills around the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Volsinia, 05018 Orvieto TR<br>Coordinates: 42.7195, 12.1034<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ekGrJUYFscrLqCiq8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_69894d6c-05e0-470d-93e6-eaf0bd442293\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-san-domenico\"><strong>Church of San Domenico<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of San Domenico is a church in Orvieto built starting in the 13th century, one of the oldest of the Dominican Order. The building features Gothic decorations and hosts an elaborate 13th-century funerary monument made by Arnolfo di Cambio, among other artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Ventinove Marzo, 13A, 05018 Orvieto TR<br>Coordinates: 42.7210, 12.1134<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/M9gvxM1dLtVTPqgL6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt; Umbria Orvieto is a town in the Province of Terni, located on top of an isolated volcanic hill with steep cliffs. Originally an important Etruscan city, it later became a Roman town, and in the Late Middle Ages it was a powerful comune. After centuries of conflicts, the city became part of the Papal States and eventually Italy. Orvieto is now a tourist destination thanks to its many historic attractions and artistic masterpieces, and is especially known for its Gothic cathedral. \u272a Orvieto Cathedral The Orvieto Cathedral (Duomo di Orvieto) is the main church of Orvieto, and one of the greatest masterpieces of Gothic architecture in Italy. Built starting in 1290, the church was initially designed in Romanesque style, but the project was later changed with the addition of Gothic elements. The striking facade of the church features various large mosaics, and it is adorned with extremely elaborate reliefs, sculptures, and a large rose window. The interior is decorated with black and white stripes and features numerous paintings, frescoes, statues, and other artworks. Among the various richly frescoed chapels inside the cathedral, the most notable is the Chapel of San Brizio (Cappella di San Brizio), which hosts a huge series of Renaissance frescoes painted by Fra Angelico, Benozzo Gozzoli, and Luca Signorelli, regarded as one of the greatest works of art of its time. Address: Piazza del Duomo, 26, 05018 Orvieto TRCoordinates: 42.7169, 12.1132 Google Maps \u272a Pozzo di San Patrizio The Pozzo di San Patrizio is a well built in the 16th century at the eastern edge of Orvieto, and a great work of Renaissance engineering. The cylindrical well is around 54 meters deep and features two separate one-way helical ramps. A terrace outside the well offers a great view on the surrounding region. The structure is located in the park next to the Albornoz Fortress (Fortezza Albornoz), a fort built in the 14th century. The gardens also host the ruins of the Etruscan Temple of Belvedere (Tempio del Belvedere). Address: Piazza Cahen, 5B, 05018 Orvieto TRCoordinates: 42.7225, 12.1205 Google Maps National Archaeological Museum of Orvieto The National Archaeological Museum of Orvieto (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Orvieto) is an archaeological museum hosted in the former papal residence adjacent to the Orvieto Cathedral. The museum features a large collection of ancient finds, mostly from the Etruscan age. Address: Piazza del Duomo, 05018 Orvieto TRCoordinates: 42.7171, 12.1142 Google Maps Palazzo Soliano Palazzo Soliano is a medieval palace located next to the Orvieto Cathedral. The lower floor of the palace houses the Emilio Greco Museum (Museo Emilio Greco), a collection of sculptures and drawings by 20th-century artist Emilio Greco. The upper floor instead hosts the Museo dell&#8217;Opera del Duomo di Orvieto, a rich museum mostly housing religious artworks dating from the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Address: Piazza del Duomo, 26, 05018 Orvieto TRCoordinates: 42.7166, 12.1139 Google Maps Orvieto Underground A long series of tunnels run underneath Orvieto, and can be visited as part of the so-called Orvieto Underground (Orvieto Sotterranea). The tunnels have been excavated in the volcanic tuff under the city for millennia, with some dating from the Etruscan age, and have been used for various purposes, such as shelter and wells. Address: Piazza del Duomo, 23, 05018 Orvieto TRCoordinates: 42.7164, 12.1130 Google Maps Faina Museum The Faina Museum (Museo Faina) is an archaeological museum located in front of the Orvieto Cathedral. The museum houses a large collection of Etruscan artworks and objects, including various finds unearthed in the ancient necropolises around the town. Address: Piazza del Duomo, 29, 05018 Orvieto TRCoordinates: 42.7169, 12.1125 Google Maps Torre del Moro Torre del Moro is a tall clock tower erected in Orvieto during the Late Middle Ages. The top of the tower offers a great panoramic view over the city and the surrounding countryside. Address: Corso Cavour, 87, 05018 Orvieto TRCoordinates: 42.7185 12.1107 Google Maps Church of Sant&#8217;Andrea The Church of Sant&#8217;Andrea is a historic church in the center of Orvieto, adjacent to the town hall. Built in Romanesque style during the Late Middle Ages, it is known for featuring a peculiar decagonal bell tower. Address: Piazza della Repubblica, 05018 Orvieto TRCoordinates: 42.7183, 12.1087 Google Maps Church of San Giovenale The Church of San Giovenale is a Romanesque church located at the western end of Orvieto. The church was built in the 11th century and hosts various ancient artworks, including some frescoes painted in the Late Middle Ages. A panoramic terrace in front of the church offers a great view on the hills around the town. Address: Via Volsinia, 05018 Orvieto TRCoordinates: 42.7195, 12.1034 Google Maps Church of San Domenico The Church of San Domenico is a church in Orvieto built starting in the 13th century, one of the oldest of the Dominican Order. The building features Gothic decorations and hosts an elaborate 13th-century funerary monument made by Arnolfo di Cambio, among other artworks. 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