Orvieto Underground: A Journey Through Time

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Uncover Orvieto's secrets with a tour of its fascinating underground city, a journey through millennia of history and human ingenuity.

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Explore the hidden city beneath Orvieto with a guided tour of Orvieto Underground. Discover a network of Etruscan and medieval caves, tunnels, wells, and more, revealing the secrets of this ancient city's past.

A brief summary to Orvieto Underground

Piazza del Duomo, 23, Orvieto, Province of Terni, 05018, IT
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Monday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Saturday 10 am-12:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Local tips

Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces within the underground tunnels.
Book your tour in advance, especially during the summer months, as tours can fill up quickly.
The underground temperature is cooler than the surface, so bring a light jacket or sweater.

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Getting There

Walking

Orvieto Underground is located at Piazza del Duomo, 23. From the Duomo, walk towards the left side of the cathedral, where you'll find the ticket office. It's a short, easy walk.
Public Transport

From Piazza Matteotti (Orvieto Scalo), take the funicular to Piazza Cahen in Orvieto. From Piazza Cahen, take Bus A to Piazza Duomo. The ticket for the funicular is €1.30 per person each way, and is valid for 90 minutes including the bus ride. Alternatively, a bus from Piazza Matteotti to Piazza Duomo is also available. Bus tickets cost around €1.30.
Parking

Several parking lots are available in Orvieto. Piazza Marconi, behind Piazza Duomo, charges €1.50 per hour. Campo della Fiera, near the medieval aqueduct, also charges €1.50 per hour. Street parking is available for €1.50 per hour. From any of these parking locations, follow signs to Piazza Duomo and then walk to Piazza del Duomo, 23.

Discover more about Orvieto Underground

Beneath the charming city of Orvieto lies a hidden world waiting to be discovered: Orvieto Underground. This fascinating network of over 1,200 caves, tunnels, and wells tells the story of Orvieto's inhabitants from the Etruscan era through the Middle Ages. For over 2,500 years, the citizens of Orvieto have dug into the volcanic tuff rock upon which the city sits, creating a labyrinth of subterranean spaces. These spaces served a variety of purposes, from water storage and olive oil production to dovecotes and escape routes. A guided tour of Orvieto Underground takes you through this subterranean world, revealing the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Orvieto's past residents. See the remains of an ancient olive press, complete with grindstones, presses, and a fireplace. Discover the columbaria, or dovecotes, where pigeons were raised for food. Explore the network of tunnels and cisterns that provided the city with a reliable water supply. Orvieto Underground offers a unique glimpse into the history and daily life of this remarkable city. It's a journey through time that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the hidden wonders that lie beneath our feet.

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