Orvieto attractions

Pozzo della Cava is a cave system, and one of the many wonders of Orvieto. Visitors can explore nine caves and walk through 27 centuries of history inside a fascinating man-made cave system and see pre-Roman archaeological finds. It is located in Orvieto, Italy.

The cathedral basilica of Santa Maria Assunta is the main place of Catholic worship in Orvieto, in the province of Terni. The construction of the church was started in 1290 at the behest of Pope Nicholas IV, with the intention of creating a single large cathedral for the city to replace the two churches that had existed on the square before then. Designed in the Romanesque style by an unknown artist, the construction was then entrusted to various architects. And you have to admit they did a magnificent job!

St. Patrick's Well was built for the water supply of the city of Orvieto in 1527. Its architect, Antonio da Sangallo, took up the challenge at the behest of Pope Clement VII. The 53-metre deep well has a double spiral staircase (248 steps each), and 72 large windows that take light from a skylight placed at the top of the monument. The famous staircase allowed pack animals to go down and up again to get water without ever meeting. While its practical purpose is no longer necessary, its beauty and intrigue has stood the test of time.

The cathedral basilica of Santa Maria Assunta is the main place of Catholic worship in Orvieto, in the province of Terni. The construction of the church was started in 1290 at the behest of Pope Nicholas IV with the intention of creating a single large cathedral for the city to replace the two churches that pre-existed on the square. Designed in the Romanesque style by an unknown artist, the construction was then entrusted to various architects.