What to do nearby
Place to visit nearby Orvieto and surroundings
Etruscan Necropolis
Etruscan Necropolis of the "Crocifisso del tufo", Etruscan necropolis located at the base of the cliff of Orvieto which is accessed from a pedestrian street connected to the pedestrian walkway which surrounds the cliff.
Pozzo di San Patrizio
The second city attraction after the Cathedral, this structure, built in 1537, it represents an engineering masterpiece: 54m deep and 13m wide, it has two helical helical ramps, one for the descent and the other for the ascent.
Corpus Domini
Every year on the occasion of the Corpus Domini festivity (2nd Sunday after the
Pentecost) Orvieto relives the solemnity of the ceremony, both religious and popular, with the famous Corte Storico di Orvieto, made up of 400 figures to represent the culture, history and traditions of the powerful medieval municipality that was Orvieto.
Rocca Ripesena
Also called "Paese delle Rose" or "Little Orvieto", is a very small
village a few kilometers from Orvieto which stands on a twin cliff.
Park Of The Seven Friars, Monte Peglia
Located in the Municipality of San Venanzo but only 15km from the farmhouse, there is this nature reserve, ideal for those interested in hiking nature trekking; in July 2018 Monte Peglia was proclaimed MAB Reserve. (Man and Biosphere) by Unesco.
Torre Alfina + Monte Rufeno
The Natural Reserve of the Monte Rufeno, full of natural riches, inside which there is the Museo del Fiore, a museum interactive naturalistic suitable for young and old. Returning from the visit it is possible to stop in the medieval village of Torre Alfina, known for its castle and for its delicious homemade ice cream.
Titignano + La Roccaccia
15km from the farmhouse stands the ancient village of Titignano known for its imposing castle, inside which there is now an exquisite restaurant, and its belvedere on the Corbara lake. Just in Titignano there is then the beginning of a trekking route that leads to the well-known promontory of Roccaccia, from which you can see the Gole del Forello on Lake Corbara, nicknamed the "Grand Canion Umbro". In this area it is also possible to do canyoning.
City to visit
Todi
Typical Umbrian medieval village perched on a hill where the river passes at the foot
Tiber. It can be visited in one day, and develops mainly within three circles of walls dating back to three different eras: Etruscan, Roman and medieval. It is known for the Church of San fortunate and its Cathedral which overlooks the majestic Piazza del Popolo, which they overlook also the Palazzo del Capitano, the Palazzo del Popolo and the Palazzo dei Priori.
Perugia
Capital of the Umbria region and center of medieval art, is a charming town university town that periodically hosts important events such as "Umbria Jazz" e "Eurochocolate". Headquarters of the well-known (and visitable) Perugina chocolate factory, in 2015 Perugia isbeen named Italian Capital of Culture.
Spoleto
Is known throughout the world for the spectacular Piazza Duomo, one of the venues
of the famous "Festival dei Due Mondi" and for the imposing Rocca Albornoziana which, together with the bridge delle Torri, can be considered among the most interesting monuments in Umbria.
Gubbio
Medieval city famous for the Corsa dei Ceri and the Fontana dei Matti, the time
it seems not to flow in Gubbio which remains an enchanting town in the midst of architecture medieval; its Piazza Grande and the buildings that overlook it are one of the most impressive fourteenth century.
Bevagna
Located a few kilometers from Perugia, is included among the most beautiful villages in Italy and between the orange flags; it was once known for the precious canvases that were produced there, so much so that be called "drinks".
Monte Castello di Vibio
Just a few kilometers from Perugia, is a municipality characterized by its typical medieval fortress structure built on top of a hill. It is known for its theater "il Teatro della Concordia" also called "the smallest theater in the world" precisely because it is the smallest Italian theater and one of the smallest historic theaters in the world.
Rasiglia
Also known as the "village of streams", it is famous for its many waterways that cross this medieval village
Villages and cities in Lazio
Viterbo
Set in one of the most beautiful areas of Lazio, is a jewel to be discovered in all its beauty and particularity; Viterbo is also known as the "City of the Popes" for having been the seat pontifical in the twelfth century and for having hosted the first conclave in history in its Papal Palace.
Bolsena
Lying on the shores of the homonymous lake, rises the quiet and suggestive town of Bolsena, a very ancient village, in fact the remains of settlements dating back to prehistoric period, which still lives on agriculture and fishing. A jewel that does not seem to belong in this modern and chaotic age.
Bomarzo and The Park Of Monsters
The town of Bomarzo is known throughout Italy for its park of Monsters, also known as "Sacro Bosco", designed by the architect Pirro Ligoriosu in XVI century. The park, suitable for young and old, consists of a very simple path that is unravel the wood between trees and monuments depicting monstrous and mythological animals
Villages and cities in Tuscany
Siena
is an ancient Tuscan medieval city built on three hills and surrounded by walls. Laughing university destination, Siena, built around the Piazza del Campo, was conceived as a work of art of art that blends into the surrounding landscape of the Crete Senesi.
Montalcino + Montepulciano
Located a few kilometers from Siena, these two Tuscan municipalities immersed in the hills of the splendid Val D'Orcia are known throughout the world for the production of their wines which have been competing for years for the "scepter" of the king of reds
Tuscany: Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Ideal destinations for those who want savor the flavors of central Italy at their best while enjoying a splendid view.
Val d'Orcia
Val D'Orcia is a large countryside located in Tuscany, in the province of Siena, near the border with Umbria; crossed by the river Orcia in the center, it is characterized by landscape views and from various centers of medieval origin such as Pienza.
Naturalistic Attractions
Lake Trasimeno
The largest in central Italy, fourth among the Italian lakes immediately after lake Como, is known for its shallow depth, the deepest point of the lake in fact touches
barely 6 meters.
Marmore Falls
Located a few kilometers from the city of Terni, sonio between highest waterfalls in Europe (about 160mt); the Natural Park in which it is set boasts landscapes incredible, terraces overlooking the waterfall, very pleasant paths and the possibility of doing rafting.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Places such as Tarquinia, Capalbio and the promontory of Monte Argentario
Navigator to Tarquinia - Navigator to Capalbio - Navigator to Monte Argentario
Monte Amiata
An ancient extinct volcano located in Tuscany, is half of thousands of tourists every year both in summer, with its trekking routes, and in winter, with its ski slopes.
Monti Martani
Located on the border between Lazio and Umbria, are a mountain range Apennine with peaks that reach more than 1000 meters. At the foot of this mountain range there is
the suggestive lake of Piediluco.
Frasassi Caves
The Frasassi caves are impressive underground karst caves which are located within the regional natural park of Gola della Rossa and Frasassi. These caves can be visited through comfortable and wide paths inside them from which it is possible to observe close up the famous karst stalactites and stalagmites.
Monte Subasio
Mount Subasio is an isolated mountain body, located above the city of Assisi is easily reachable both by car and by train, the mountain with its natural park homonymous is the perfect destination for those looking for comfortable trekking routes with a view. From its top of about 1300 m.s.l.m. you can observe a breathtaking 360 degree panorama of Umbria.
Colfiorito
The mountain hamlet of Colfiorito is known for its natural park and lake
homonyms. Lake Colfiorito is a mountain lake located on a plateau, about 750 m above sea level, nestled in the surrounding mountains
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