Extending across a volcanic plug of rock above fields streaked with vines, olive and cypress trees, Orvieto is visually stunning from the first. Like the love child of Rome and Florence and nestled midway between the two cities, history hangs over the cobbled lanes, medieval piazzas and churches of this cinematically beautiful city. And few cathedrals in Italy can hold a candle to its wedding cake of a Gothic cathedral, which frequently elicits gasps of wonder with its layers of exquisite detail. Orvieto is a city and comune in Province of Terni, southwestern Umbria, Italy situated on the flat summit of a large butte of volcanic tuff.
The beauty of Orvieto’s magnificent Duomo is amazing. The icons, frescoes and statues provide tells important stories of the faith and art history. In the side chapel where the Holy Altar Cloth behind the miracle of the Feast of Corpus Christi is protected behind beautiful doors above the altar. The story of this Cathedral and the centuries it took to build are a testament to faith, determination, skilled artisans, and the people of Ovieto.
It is suggested that you hire a car to explore the place to the core and enjoy the stunning views on the go. You can take a car on hire to tour around the place and to reach the tourist attracting destinations there. car-rental-italy provides car rentals with attractive customizable economy packages. So take pleasure to explore the place, with your hired set of wheels and cherish your hassle free and memorable holiday for a lifetime.