Underground Orvieto, Italy
From series “Unbelievable Underground Mini-Cities”
In Italy on the territory of Orvieto town has placed an underground city that is one of the most interesting in the whole world. It was founded by Etruscan in the 8th- 3rd centuries BC. Earlier there was a huge Etruscan city in Volusia. These undergrounds had a lot of functions. There locals were hiding in the city besiegement, and also save their cattle and precious items.
Originally the underground labyrinths were used as the underground ways. With their help, it was possible to get to the plain. Then under the ground were built stables and mills, incrementally they were used as shelters. Also, there has saved rooms that were used for rainwater harvesting and several wine cellars. Locals used these tunnels for hundreds of years. There were craft producers, a huge olive oil manufacturing plant. That is located right under the central Orvieto square.
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Nearest airports:
» Sant'Egidio Airport PEG - in 53 km
» Grosseto (Baccarini) Airport GRS - in 85 km
» Siena Airport SAY - in 92 km
» Fiumicino Airport FCO - in 102 km
» Ciampino Airport CIA - in 109 km
» Sant'Egidio Airport PEG - in 53 km
» Grosseto (Baccarini) Airport GRS - in 85 km
» Siena Airport SAY - in 92 km
» Fiumicino Airport FCO - in 102 km
» Ciampino Airport CIA - in 109 km
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Torre Polidori
Located in 0 km from Underground Orvieto
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With views of the city, rooms have a private bathroom and sofa. Some also have a flat-screen TV and dressing room. Guests at Torre Polidori can enjoy … More: photo, rates and booking
Residenza Monteporzano
Located in 1 km from Underground Orvieto
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Furnished with wood-beamed ceiling and terracotta floors, apartments have a TV and a fully equipped kitchenette with dishwasher and oven. The private … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Gialletti
Located in 2 km from Underground Orvieto
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Gialletti's simply decorated rooms offer a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Each comes with wooden furniture inspired by … More: photo, rates and booking
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Top destination around Underground Orvieto - Orvieto
The miraculous city of Orvieto is situated in the heart of Italy. This is a truly blessed settlement surrounded by beautiful nature. Vineyards only add charm to this place. Together with silence and harmony, they make Orvieto an attractive destination for a large number of foreign guests. The city is relatively small, nevertheless, local people can be truly proud of their motherland. The atmosphere in Orvieto has obvious mystery, so no wonder why guests of this Italian city are so eager to unleash the secrets of the ancient settlement. An excursion in Orvieto is like a journey to medieval Italy. No progress and changes in modern life could kill that special charm.
The first settlement on the site of modern Orvieto appeared during the antique period. At that time, this city was associated with another important settlement, Velzna. The two cities were important settlements in the Etruscan civilization. In the 3rd century BC, the Romans captured the territory of Orvieto. When the Roman Empire collapsed, the bishop’s residence, which previously had been in Bolsena, was transferred to Orvieto. Goths and Lombards controlled the city until the 10th century. After that, a self-governing commune was established in Orvieto.
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The first settlement on the site of modern Orvieto appeared during the antique period. At that time, this city was associated with another important settlement, Velzna. The two cities were important settlements in the Etruscan civilization. In the 3rd century BC, the Romans captured the territory of Orvieto. When the Roman Empire collapsed, the bishop’s residence, which previously had been in Bolsena, was transferred to Orvieto. Goths and Lombards controlled the city until the 10th century. After that, a self-governing commune was established in Orvieto.
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