5Orvieto

A stunning Umbrian hilltop town, Orvieto sits on top of an ancient volcanic rock dome in Terni. Inside this small medieval city, cobblestone pathways connect its old piazzas and imposing mosaic-rich Gothic churches.

The town’s a trove of ancient wonders, like the 16th-century St. Patrick’s Well that features a spiralling staircase down to around 50 meters deep, complete with arches from where you can look down to the dizzying depths. Take the funicular from the Orvieto Scalo train station to get to the town.

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