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Orvieto
In short, Orvieto is a must for anyone travelling to this region. Orvieto is located on a tufa rock in Umbria and is one of the most beautiful cities around Lake Bolsena. It was founded in the Etruscan period and many sights from this period are still preserved, among others, the necropolis Crocifisso del Tufo and several tombs and temples. Particularly the old cathedral, on which many famous artist have worked from the 13th till 16th Century, is very beautiful.
The tufa rock Orvieto is built on, is full of underground basements, hallways and cisterns, which can be visited also. Orvieto is home to about 20.000 people, who mainly work in tourism or wine business.
Orvieto & infrastructure
Dingen om te doen in Orvieto:
- go shopping in the small boutiques
- a romantic walk in the historical city centre of Orvieto
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