Visiting Orvieto Cathedral, Italy: 10 Things to Know Before You Go

glittering multicolour mosaics on the facade of orvieto cathedral in italy

Orvieto Cathedral has to be seen to be believed. Famous for its lacy and luminous exterior, fabulous frescoes and a blood-soaked altar cloth, this is one of the most spectacular cathedrals in Italy. To make the most of visiting Orvieto Cathedral, here are ten essential Duomo di Orvieto facts that you should know before you […]

20 Magical Things to Do in Orvieto, Italy: A Hilltop Gem

gothic facade of orvieto cathedral under a stormy sky

Some places are worth a return visit. Orvieto is one of those places. Although my Italian friends took me to Orvieto on a day trip from Rome some years ago, I was itching to see more of this charming Umbrian hill town. Perched on a pedestal of tufa rock more than 1,000 feet above a […]