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Orvieto · Italy

Orvieto Cathedral

A major religious monument in Orvieto, valued for its architecture, art and place in the city’s historical development.

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Orvieto Cathedral Georges Jansoone · CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
1 hour
Setting
Indoor
Region
Umbria & Marche
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

Orvieto Cathedral is a major religious monument in Orvieto, valued for its architecture, art and place in the city’s historical development. Construction began in 1290; the cathedral’s long building history produced a richly decorated Gothic façade and major interior cycles.

What you will see

  • Main façade and exterior massing.
  • Nave, chapels or principal interior spaces.
  • Historic artworks and liturgical furnishings.
  • Relationship with the surrounding square or old town.

History

Construction began in 1290; the cathedral’s long building history produced a richly decorated Gothic façade and major interior cycles.

Visitor tips

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    Allow time to look at the surrounding settlement or landscape as well as the principal site, and check current access information before setting out.

About Umbria & Marche

Central Apennine towns and pilgrimage centres sit among cathedral cities, fortified hill settlements, Renaissance courts and major limestone cave systems.

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Umbria and the Marche 6 days · 6 stops · Moderate pace Connect Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto and Spoleto with Urbino’s Renaissance palace and a final underground day at the Frasassi Caves.