Recommended Trattorias and Restaurants

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1 Casa Zeffira Vicolo Ripa Medici 11 ORVIETO (TR) Laura (+39) Welcome to Casa Zeffira, House Rules Each Guest can use the house and its facilities Check out should be within 10 AM of the departure date. Guests must respect their neighbors according to common sense, avoiding loud noise during the night. For any issue, please immediately contact the owner Laura, at Pets are not allowed It s not allowed smoking in the house Guests are directly responsible for any damage caused to the house and its furniture. Recommended Trattorias and Restaurants Ristorante al Pozzo Etrusco (Piazza de Ranieri), local cuisine and revisited recipes, tables outside. Girarrosto Del Buongustaio, Loc. Tamburino, 81 (10 driving from Orvieto, Viterbo-Bolsena directions), grilled meats specialties, home made pasta. Panoramic view Tel: Trattoria La Palomba (Via C. Manente), family run business, local cuisine, home-made pasta, piccione, truffle Ristorante I Sette Consoli (Piazza S.Angelo), local revisited cuisine, great wine selection, wonderful outdoor garden in the Summer Charlie (Via Loggia dei Mercanti), Pizza, craft beers and beautiful outdoor seating Wine & Specialties Shop Enoteca La Loggia - Corso Cavour, 129 Wine Shop Le Chicche degli Svizzeri Piazza della Repubblica - Organic products, spices, sweets, honey, jams, liqueurs and wines Bottega Vera Via del Duomo - Traditional food and wine shop in Orvieto center since 1938, olive oil and wine tastings. Dai Fratelli Via del Duomo - Cheese, truffles, wild boar, mushrooms in all the sauces Casa Parrina Via Filippeschi Honey and jams. 1

2 Entertainment Teatro Mancinelli (Corso Cavour) Cinema Ferretti (Via de Cartari) Biblioteca L.Fumi (Piazza Febei) Sport Walking - For those who love to walk outdoor, we recommend the loop walk called Anello della Rupe, a path that runs all around the rock of Orvieto. Trekking Other suburban paths info: Tennis & Soccer - (Villa Mercede, Via Soliana) Swimming (Public indoor Swimming pool, località La Svolta) Golf (Golf Club Acquapendente, about 35 km) Horse Riding Center (Strada dell Arcone, Orvieto Scalo) E-Bike rentals Info-point Piazza della Pace (Orvieto scalo) What to do and see in & around Orvieto ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURES ORVIETO - was possibly the most important Etruscan city, which sites such as Fanum Voltumnae (the largest federal Etruscan sanctuary, with digging still in progress) show. Many other findings of that age can be visited at the Crocifisso del Tufo Necropolis, the Temple of Belvedere and the numerous objects at National Archaeological Museum and the Civic-Faina Museum, both located in Piazza del Duomo. In the underground section of the city visitors can admire Etruscan wells and chambers, such as Pozzo della Cava (Etruscan well and Orvieto Underground ( For more information about Orvieto: PORANO Only 5 km from Orvieto, just outside this little town you can visit the Hescanas Tomb: one of the very few Etruscan tombs with surviving frescoes. It can only be visited upon reservation with a local guide. Information and guided visits: Associazione Acqua BASCHI This little town is located only 15 km from Orvieto and hosts in its most ancient section the Antiquarium, an exhibit of Roman findings discovered in the archaeological area of Scoppieto, near the Lake Corbara, where a large Roman furnace was also discovered. MONTECCHIO In this little Umbrian village, 25 km from Orvieto, visitors can admire an interesting Umbrian-Etruscan Necropolis called del Vallone di San Lorenzo. The necropolis is formed by typical four-sided tombs. Information and visits: montecchio@sistemamuseo.it 2

3 BOLSENA Little town in the Lazio region, located 20 km from Orvieto. Bolsena and Orvieto have had a strong connection since Etruscan times, when the population of Velzna (Orvieto) was deported by the Romans in 264 BC to the shores of Lake Bolsena. The archaeological area of Volsinii Novi (New Velzna) is located at the beginning of the town of Bolsena, and shows remains of an ancient Roman town.the Museo Territoriale of Bolsena is located inside the Castle Rocca Monaldeschi and displays several objects from different periods, including Etruscan and Roman. Information: Simulabo - Tel: (+39) museo@comunebolsena.it THE MIDDLE AGES ORVIETO This city reached its peak during the Middle Ages. Several important monuments date back to Medieval times, such as the Duomo, the Torre del Moro (Moro clock tower), the Palazzo del Popolo, the Palazzo Comunale (City Hall) and the Fortezza Albornoz (Fortress). An important monument of the Renaissance period is Pozzo di San Patrizio (St. Patrick s well). The Duomo is the main symbol of the city, one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Italy, with its facade rich in history and symbolism. Inside it hosts two chapels, called Cappella del Corporale and Cappella di San Brizio. The latter hosts frescoes by Luca Signorelli divided in panels about Judgement Day, alternating amazing colors, shapes, and apocalyptic and redemption scenes. The whole chapel was inspirational for Michelangelo s stunning Sistine Chapel frescoes at the Vatican. Another thing not to miss when in Orvieto is a visit to the Medieval Districts, the most ancient part of the city. PORANO - Castel Rubello, one of the best preserved castles in this area, today it is private property that can be visited upon reservation. Information and guided visits: Associazione Acqua BOLSENA Like Orvieto, Bolsena has Etruscan origins, and is linked to the religious event called Miracle of Bolsena. Today it is small, but very popular for tourists, not only for the lake, but also for the presence of cultural attractions such as the Museo Territoriale that houses Castello Monaldeschi and the majestic Basilica of Santa Cristina. Inside the church, upon request you can visit the underground with its charming and ancient catacombs. VILLAGES & BOROUGHS CIVITA DI BAGNOREGIO - From Orvieto head towards Bagnoregio/Lubriano, two towns in the Lazio region, only a few kilometers from the border of Umbria. Once you arrive in Bagnoregio follow the signs to the village of Civita di Bagnoregio. Civita can only be reached on foot via a long panoramic bridge. Civita di Bagnoregio may be considered a true open-air museum. It is a pleasure to walk through its picturesque streets and ancient buildings. Don t miss the Church of San Donato in the main square and the Museo Geologico e delle Frane (Geology Museum). Civita is a perfect place for a quiet, charming walk also enjoying the beautiful panorama of the valley of gullies that opens all around the village. The village has been replicated and used as a film set, including Pinocchio. TORRE ALFINA - Approximately 30 kms from Orvieto. Take the Allerona-Viceno direction then follow the signs for Castelgiorgio and Acquapendente. The village of Torre Alfina is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy, dominated by its castle towers. 3

4 CELLENO, THE ANCIENT BOROUGH - This ghost village sits on a tufa rock and can be reached passing by the modern town. The story of this village has ancient origins since the Etruscans. For many aspects it is very similar to the most popular Civita di Bagnoregio (only with fewer visitors), and shows a dramatic beauty of its ruins and its buildings today fully abandoned. PARKS LAGO DI BOLSENA Just 20 kms far from Orvieto, Lake Bolsena is one of the most important lakes in Italy and the largest volcanic lake in Europe. It is characterized by clear bathing waters, tasty fish and two small islands called Martana and Bisentina. Boat cruises on Bolsena lake are available. Information: TIBER RIVER FLUVIAL PARK A large green area around the Tiber River between Todi and Orvieto. It winds through the impressive Gole del Forello (Forello Gorge) and creates Corbara lake thanks to the artificial dam around the village of Corbara, a place where many sport fishermen enjoy activities. Around this area you can also find interesting natural attractions such as the Grotta della Piana and the Fosso Campione creek. MONTE PEGLIA PARK & SELVA DI MEANA Both parks are located about 30 minutes away from Orvieto and are fully equipped for pic-nics (Parco dei Sette Frati near Monte Peglia and Parco di Villalba inside the Selva di Meana). Here visitors can enjoy wonderful hikes along specific trails. Great for families and friends who want to barbecue and enjoy an easy day out on the green hills. TANE DEL DIAVOLO - PARRANO Parrano is about forty minutes from Orvieto. The easiest route is to take the A1 highway and exit in Fabro following signs to Parrano. In the village you then go north along the main road for about 1 km (this stretch coincides with the crossing of the two lakes), then take a dirt road on the left up to an abandoned farmhouse called Bagno where there is a small parking lot. From here the trail is equipped with pegs and ropes and allows visitors (experts, recommended local guides) to explore a series of natural karst caves carved on the walls of the gorge, Tane del Diavolo : an important natural and archaeological attraction with finds from the Third Century B.C. and the main cavity with a reservoir of mineral waters. Information: info@comune.parrano.tr.it OASI DI ALVIANO A few kilometers from Orvieto, the oasis is a protected natural park managed by the WWF and home to numerous species of birds. It is accessible by guided tours, a paradise for lovers of nature and bird-watching. Information: UNUSUAL PLACES THE CONVENT OF SCARZUOLA Near the villages of Montegabbione and Montegiove there is the suggestive Convent of the Franciscan Scarzuola with adjoining artistic structure and allegorical sculptures of the Ideal City Created by a famous architect and artist: Tommaso Buzzi. The Scarzuola can be visited only by guided tours. Information: info@lascarzuola.com 4

5 MONUMENTAL FOREST OF SASSETO Located near the castle of Torre Alfina (30 kms from Orvieto), this wood offers its visitors a unique and enchanted atmosphere with its extensive trails between boulders and rocks of all sizes and its majestic secular trees. In the quiet of the woods there is also the original Gothic-style Mausoleum of Edouard Cahen. SACRED WOODS/MONSTERS PARK OF BOMARZO This easy to reach town in Lazio is famous for its fantastic Monsters Park or Sacred Woods. From Orvieto take the A1 highway south and take the Attigliano/Bomarzo exit. The park (created in 1552) is in a large green area with trees and foot trails. Along these paths and under the cool shade of its giant trees is a succession of stone statues depicting mythological characters, animals and monsters. The park was created at the behest of the noble Orsini and statues sculpted by renowned architect Pirro Ligorio. Information Tel (+39) THE SAN VENANZO VOLCANOLOGICAL PARK MUSEUM It consists of a series of nature trails along the perimeter of the ancient bonsai volcanoes and an exhibition center in the town center where minerals (including the venanzite stone typical and unique to this territory) and fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals are displayed. Approximately 40 kms from Orvieto. VILLA CAHEN This nineteenth-century art nouveau style villa was built in 1880 by a wealthy financier Edouard Cahen of Antwerp, who was in love with Italy and its landscapes. The property stretched for about thirty kilometers in circumference between a ridge and the Paglia river valley, in the area now known as the Selva di Meana. The villa has four large gardens (including a rare Japanese-style garden) and a terrace from which you can enjoy a wonderful panorama that opens over the entire upper valley of the Paglia river, Selva di Meana, and Monte Rufeno. Information: Comune di Allerona - Tel (+39) EXCURSIONS & GUIDED VISITS GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF ORVIETO DUOMO TOUR AND ORVIETO WALK : a pleasant guided walking tour departing from Piazza Duomo, with an experienced tour guide through streets and squares, through the picturesque Medieval quarter. 10,00 per person (Duomo Tour) and 12,00 per person (Orvieto Walk), Information about dates and calendar: ORVIETO UNDERGROUND - A one-hour guided tour in the underground rooms underneath the Duomo of Orvieto area. A journey starting from Etruscan times and ending to nowadays. Guided tours are available in several languages. The ticket office is located in Piazza Duomo. POZZO DELLA CAVA - Etruscan origin well located in a residence on Via della Cava, Throughout the year the well is open, and during the Christmas period it hosts the The Nativity in the Well. THE UNDERGROUND OF SANT ANDREA CHURCH: 3000 years of history can be vertically visited in just one architectural complex: the Church of S.Andrea (Piazza della Repubblica, Orvieto). Information & Reservations: Francesco Pacelli (+39)

6 THE LABYRINTH OF ADRIANO: A place where visitors can see up closely a vivid example of the underground city. A network of tunnels and caves - typical substrate of historic and archaeological Orvieto, enriched by a series of sculptures and works of art etched into the tufa rock. Information: GUIDED TOURS Teseotur, local travel agency, offers standard and custom guided tours dedicated to art, history, culture, wine & food, religion and much more. This travel agency also offers wine & food tastings, wineries tours, visits to archaeological sites, churches, museums, monuments and farms. Booking & information: CARTA UNICA - A city-pass to visit all main monuments of Orvieto. 20,00 a person ( 17,00 reduced). More Information: Orvieto Tourist Information Office - Piazza Duomo, ORVIETO (TR), Tel: (+39) info@iat.orvieto.tr.it EMERGENCY NUMBERS General Emergencies: 118 Police: 113 Carabinieri: 112 Fire Department: 115 6