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Orvieto

Town · Umbria, 🇮🇹 Italy
Population 19,461
Area 281 km²
Time zone Europe/Rome
Official website www.comune.orvieto.tr.it
Orvieto

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Orvieto's Absolute Essentials

Orvieto sits atop a dramatic volcanic tuff plateau, housing a dense concentration of Etruscan and medieval heritage. This selection highlights the city's architectural evolution, from the 14th-century Gothic facade of the Duomo to the intricate Renaissance frescoes of the San Brizio Chapel. Beneath the streets, sites like the Pozzo della Cava reveal ancient engineering, while the Necropoli del Crocifisso del Tufo showcases Etruscan funerary practices. The Torre del Moro provides a central vantage point over the labyrinthine medieval quarter and the surrounding Umbrian landscape.

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Orvieto's Underground Wonders

Orvieto’s soft volcanic tuff plateau conceals a labyrinthine world spanning nearly three millennia. This collection highlights the city's subterranean heritage, featuring the Etruscan chamber tombs of Cannicella and the Crocifisso del Tufo. Beyond the cliff, the list includes the Roman river port of Pagliano and the Gola del Forello’s extensive cave systems. These sites reveal the evolution of the region from the Etruscan religious center at Campo della Fiera to a network of medieval wells and natural karst formations.

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Historic Monuments and Castles

Orvieto’s architectural landscape is defined by its dramatic tufa cliff setting and a dense collection of medieval and Renaissance structures. This list highlights the city's civic power through the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo and the Palazzo dei Sette, alongside defensive fortifications like the Castello di Prodo. These sites span centuries, from Etruscan burial chambers at the Tombe Golini to the refined Renaissance facades of the Palazzo Gualterio and the Palazzo Comunale, offering a comprehensive view of the region's historical evolution.

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Orvieto's Sacred Sites

Orvieto’s religious landscape is centered on its 14th-century Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral, renowned for its mosaic facade and Renaissance frescoes. The city preserves significant medieval structures, including the 12th-century Sant’Andrea with its unique dodecagonal tower and the 13th-century San Domenico, which houses funeral monuments by Arnolfo di Cambio. These sites range from grand cathedrals to remote rock-cut hermitages, reflecting centuries of Umbrian architectural evolution and spiritual history.

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Regional Italian Flavors & Wines

This collection highlights the culinary heritage of Orvieto and the surrounding Umbrian countryside. It features traditional trattorias specializing in regional staples like wild boar and handmade pasta, alongside specialized producers. Notable wineries such as Decugnano dei Barbi showcase the area’s volcanic terroir through Orvieto Classico and sparkling varieties. The list also includes artisanal cheese producers and local eateries offering outdoor seating within the historic landscape.

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Orvieto — Map

Orvieto — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -3°–14°
  • 2° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -3°–16°
  • 3° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -1°–20°
  • 5° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 3°–24°
  • 7° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 8°–28°
  • 12° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–34°
  • 16° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 31° · extremes 15°–36°
  • 18° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 31° · extremes 15°–37°
  • 19° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–31°
  • 15° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 6°–26°
  • 11° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 1°–20°
  • 7° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -2°–15°
  • 4° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F / Type L
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Italian
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+39
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Tours & Activities

Orvieto Cathedral
Walk
Necropoli Etrusca di Cannicella
Walk
Crocifisso del Tufo

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