Orvieto

Facade of the Orvieto Cathedral

Orvieto is a city in the Province of Terni, southwestern Umbria. The territory of Orvieto was under papal control long before it was officially added to the Papal States; it remained a papal possession until 1860, when it was annexed to unified Italy. Orvieto Cathedral is a large 14th-century Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and situated in the town of Orvieto in Umbria, central Italy. Formerly the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Todi, it has been since 1986 that of the Diocese of Orvieto-Todi.

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Italy in Brief

Umbria Residents Push for Respect for the Memory of Meredith Kercher

Filming of a controversial Hulu limited series about Amanda Knox has been underway in Orvieto and Perugia this month. Local pushback has been swift and strong.

Conversations

Meet the Enterprising Young Falconer in Umbria Who Can’t Be Pigeonholed

Italy’s pigeon problem is for the birds. Some say hiring a falconer like Leonardo Sciarra is the answer.

Inspired Stays

Sina Brufani: Perugia’s Undisputed Grande Dame

There are some fabulous hotels and agriturismi in the countryside surrounding Perugia, but the Sina Brufani, which turns 140 this year, is the five-star standout of the historic city.

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Loretta Lovisa Talks Orvieto Lace and Her Spin on Fendi’s “It” Bag

Traditional Orvieto lace artisan Loretta Lovisa was recently tapped to create a locally inspired iteration of the luxury brand Fendi’s famous Baguette.

Italy in Brief

Basilica di San Benedetto under construction in 2020

7 Years Post-Earthquake, Norcia’s Iconic Local Basilica Holds First Mass Since 2016

Exactly seven years after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck central Italy, the Basilica di San Benedetto in Norcia, a small Umbrian town near the epicenter, held its first mass since the disaster.

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Food & Wine

Vitalia Tours: Fall Harvest in Tuscany Small Group Tour

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La Rogaia Cooking Holidays with Truffle Hunt and Olive Harvest in Umbria, at the border to Tuscany

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Wine & Cooking Under the Tuscan & Umbrian Sun

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Recipes From Umbria

Recipes

The Best Valentine’s Day Cookies Come From an Unexpected Town in Umbria

Baci di Assisi (“kisses from Assisi”) are delicate, almond-based delights that originated in the charming hometown of Saint Francis in central Italy.

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Lumachine alla Schegginese: Trout Pasta From Rural Umbria

This dish is a specialty of the tiny hill town of Scheggino in Umbria, known for its delicious freshwater trout.

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Brustengolo: Apple Nut Polenta Cake

This not-too-sweet autumn treat from Umbria is packed with fruit, nuts and zesty flavor.

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Ciaramicola: Easter Lemon-Spice Cake for Lovers

Ciaramicola, a lemon spice cake, covered with meringue and topped with sprinkles, is a classic Easter cake from the Perugia province of Umbria. It is customary for a woman to give one to her lover or fiancé on Easter morning as a symbol of her affection.

Recipes

Scafata - Fava Bean Stew

Our food writer Cindy Swain shares her best recipe for the tasty scafata, a bean dish made with fava beans, swiss chard and onion.

What others are saying about Umbria

@deana.pitt asks:

Hi, I'm looking for some accurate information regarding the bus from Orvieto to Bagnoregio. I've tried the Cotral website, but the search never works for me. I found an typed schedule from a blog, but have no idea if it is still current or accurate.

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@Lisa DeNunzio asks:

Ciao tutti. We have a home in Umbria, and I would like to know if you need solar energy to operate your pool? We do not have a heated pool and are not interested in installing solar panels due to the cost. Currently we have 4 solar panels and 6 batteries that have been there sin

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@lynn.petrelli asks:

I am trying to find my Italian roots. I have documents for my grandfather but I want to find his parents and grandparents.

I have names in my grandmother's line but I need help to validate my findings. What sources can I use while I am in Italy.

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