Orvieto
 

Hi,

My wife and I are planning a daytrip to Orvieto from Florence.

Any suggestions of what to see other than the Duomo and the Archaeological Museum?

Good restaurants, shops?

Thanks

I had a great meal at the Trattoria Tipica Etrusca near the Duomo. The undergound caves tour shouldn't be missed. Very interesting and different from everything else I saw in Italy. Just a walk around the perimeter was nice, with great views of the valley below.

If you are interested in buying pottery - the shops in Orvieto sell the most beautiful ceramics!

We were waiting for our train to Rome - feeling sorry for ourselves because the restaurants next to the Duomo were full - decided to eat at the small Trattoria behind the station. What a pleasant surprise! Wonderful and cheap food, good, friendly service - and the cleanest and most beautiful toilet I have seen in a long time!

Thanks guys.

We ate at the Hostella Evoria (I believe that's the name!). The food was the bomb! Everything in the restaurant is for sale - the furniture and accessories I mean. Also the Michaelangelli (sp?) store is also not to be missed.
There is a little gelato shop right across from the Duomo. The best gelato in Orvieto.
I second the underground cave tour-really interesting.
Just wander through the little town and enjoy!

Good morning, Ira
Can put a second on alan64' recommendation of the Trattoria Etrusca, via Maitini, 10. Had a most
exellant dinner there a couople years
back and would most centainly return.
Richard of LaGrange Park, Il.

Does anyone know if there is a luggage room at the Orvieto train station? We'd like to stop over enroute to Florence from Rome with light luggage.

Hi Rosie,

You are more likely to get a response if you ask your question on your own post. Most folks will just look at my quesion and not see yours.

ttt

Hi Ira, we'll be doing the opposite in a few weeks -- staying in Orvieto and going to Florence for the weekend.

Don't miss the San Brizio chapel inside the Duomo. It has a separate admission charge, but it is a spectacular and unusual vision of the end of the world.

If you will be there for dinner, the Etruscan (as mentioned) is quite good. My favorite restaurant, however, is Zeppelin, a 5 minute walk from the Duomo.

And the gelato place mentioned above is not only the best in Orvieto, it's on my short list for best in Italy.

Thanks again for the help.

I have one regret about Orvieto. I didn't stay there long enough. What a beautiful place.