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| Civitella
del Lago - Panorama |
ORVIETO
Orvieto was founded by the Etruscans; its name derives from “Urbe vetus”
(i.e. old city ) and, according to this meaning, a “new city” coulde be somewhere
else.On the basis of many findings, Orvieto
has been thought to have a very important role in the past. It is famous for
its wonderful cathedral with frescoes. Its wines and gastronomical culture are
famous in the world. “Jazz winter” festival takes place in Orvieto in December.
Near Orvieto there is the volcanic lake of Bolsena which is the fifth lake in
Italy for its width and it is visited by many tourists.
TO BE SEEN:
The Cathedral, popes’ palace, S. Patrick’s well, Moor’s tower, the town hall,
S. Andrew’s church, the necropolis of the Crucified and the Cannicello, Soliano
palace.
Civitella
del Lago
(Official web site)
Civitella del Lago is a village 3 Km. far from the farmhouse and has a wonderful
landscape on Corbara lake and on the valley of the river Tiber.
TODI
It was founded by the Umbrians. Its original name was "Tuderte" which means
"bordering on Etruria". Todi was influenced a lot by the Etrurians and between
the 5th and 4th century b.C. it became one of the most important centres of
the area. Conquered by the Romans about in 340 b.C., Todi fought with them against
Hannibal in 89 b.C. For this reason Todi became a municipal district of Rome
and a roman colony. Moreover, it could mint coin.
To be seen:
People's square with the Palace of Priors, the fourteenth century tower, the
People's Palace in Lombard-Gothic style, the Captain's Palace and the cathedral
which was built where an ancient roman palace was. The Gothic church of S. Fortunato.
4th November square with the ruin of the fortress. The church of S. Mary of
consolation.
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| Panorama
of Valley of the river Tevere |
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| Orvieto
- Duomo |
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| Todi
- Church of Consolazione |
