Orvieto
Italy · UmbriaIT
City and comune in Umbria, Italy
Orvieto is a city and comune in the Province of Terni, southwestern Umbria, Italy, situated on the flat summit of a large butte of volcanic tuff. The city rises dramatically above the almost-vertical faces of tuff cliffs that are completed by defensive walls built of the same stone.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 19,461
- Coordinates
- 42.719, 12.112
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Elevation
- 325 m
Overview of Orvieto
Orvieto belongs to Umbria, Italy and has the feel of a compact town. Records put its population near 19,461. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on culture, nightlife and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Orvieto
Culture in Orvieto
(5)Culture in Orvieto covers Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Churches, Religious Sites and Towers. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Orvieto.
Nightlife in Orvieto
(4)Our data lists Events, Festival, Nightlife and Wine Bars as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Orvieto.
Nature in Orvieto
(3)Nature lovers get Caves, Scenic Roads and Walkways. All of it is drawn from Orvieto's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Orvieto
(1)Looking for adventure? Orvieto has Adventure. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Orvieto.
Shopping in Orvieto
(1)Looking for shopping? Orvieto has Food. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Orvieto.
Sports in Orvieto
(1)Sports lovers get Hunting. All of it is drawn from Orvieto's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Orvieto
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. All of it is drawn from Orvieto's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Orvieto
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Orvieto is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Umbria and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Rome.
Similar destinations
Places near Orvieto that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Orvieto known for?
- Orvieto, in Umbria, Italy, is best known for culture, nightlife and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 19,461 residents.
- What can you do in Orvieto?
- Recorded activities in Orvieto include Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Churches, Religious Sites and Towers. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Orvieto?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Orvieto located?
- Orvieto is located in Umbria, Italy. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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