Do you know those destinations that look like a find? That give us a sense of discovery and that they are willing to refer to friends? For me, this destination is Orvieth . Besides housing one of the most spectacular duos in the world, this city in Bubble It brings together all the culture and gastronomy of one of the richest regions of Italy.
About 1h30 from Rome Orviet is high in a rock formation, a position that reveals to us stunning landscapes of the fields full of bullshit. But I give you more reasons to put it on the script: extremely preserved, all the corners emanate history. It is tiny and everything is done on foot, with supercontrolled car traffic and restricted to residents. And as we are in Italy, it is almost a sin not to talk about the food.
Trattorias and canteens serve us delicious sausages, cheeses and pasta, all crowned with typical wines of the region. Grapes, especially of the varieties Grechetto and Trebbiano, are born from a volcanic soil and the heart of production is the zone of CLASSIC ORVIETO DOC which covers the wine area around the city. Tradition, passion and terroir result in fresh and light white wines.
This was the taste I tried during the recordings of CNN Viagem & Gastronomy Season 9 I already advance: It’s too much! In addition to giving a complete spin to Rome, I jumped in the Castel Gandolfo commune, where is the apostolic palace, chosen as the summer residence of the popes.
What to do in Orviet
With just over 20,000 inhabitants, the town rests on a rock formation that is the result of several volcanic rashes over time. Here predominate narrow streets of irregular stones, and each corner keeps an undisputed charm.
The roads open in small squares, the main one being Piazza del Duomo home to one of the most beautiful cathedrals of Italy, which reveals to us the evolution of the Romanesque to the Gothic. And you knew that under our feet there is a whole underground caves and tunnels who served for several even before Christ? It is a must.
In summary, the main activity in orviet is to be carried away . Walking unhurriedly, marveling at the story and, in breaking, electing a Trattoria for a pleasant toast help us further contemplate this jewel of the uble. Check out the main programs of what to do in orviet:
Duomo de Orvieto
Symbol of the indispensable city and postcard, the cathedral impresses both day and night. In the morning and afternoon, take the opportunity to check the interior, divided into three naves by columns and pillars.
Here is the Chapel of São BrÃzio with frescoes that portray the “final judgment” dating from the 15th century; The body of the bodily, where resides the bloody linen cloth that gave rise to the miracle of Bolsena (it is possible to know the whole story when visiting this place!); and Crypt, conceived as a place of burial and filled with frescoes.
But the tip is to go back at night, as the surroundings are quiet and there is a chance to have the monument just for you – at least outside. The facade started at 1310 and completed only two centuries later. Thus, it is beautiful to observe the evolution of the Romanesque style to the Gothic from this Church dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
There is also an underground corridor that was once a warehouse and today serves for exhibitions. THE admission To visit the Duomo leaves for 8 euros ($ 50). Check here the visitation and mass hours.
Underground orviet
If orviet is already surprised on the surface, imagine that the charm is still under our feet. This is because there is a real underground city which started as a deposit of the Etruscans about 2,500 years ago.
They are tunnels, stairs, hidden passages and different environments that first served for water and storage collection, and then, over the centuries, used as escape routes and hiding places in the Middle Ages. It is possible to observe wells, olive mills, and even pigeon breeding sites in this underground world.
The time trip lasts about an hour and the tour is always done next to a guide. Entries must be purchased at the box office, which is at Piazza Duomo number 23. From there, there are five minutes of walking to the entrance of the cave. The ticket leaves for about 8 euros per person ($ 50), but I recommend booking in advance if you want to visit the weekends and high season. Contacts are In this link.
POZZO DELLA IPOGEA
To dive further into the history and curiosities of orviet, I recommend visiting the POZZO DELLA IPOGEA which is not just a well, but an underground archaeological complex of Etruscan times. There are about nine connected spaces that reveal to us also medieval and Renaissance traces.
The main well reaches 36 meters deep and reaches the source water. We can also admire remnants of medieval ovens used to produce ceramics and an Etruscan tomb. The ticket leaves for 4 euros ($ 25) and can be bought at the box office, Via Della Cava, number 28, or on partner sites (check out list here).
Museums
If you want to complete the immersion in the past, two museums in the historical center bring together millennial objects dating from Etruscan times. They are:
- Museo Claudio Faina : In front of the Duomo, in the Palazzo Faina, it covers a collection of Etruscan and Greek ceramics, bronzes, coins and archaeological finds. Entries come out for 7 euros (R $ 44).
- Museo archeological nazionale di orviet : Also close to the Duomo, at Palazzo Papale, presents Etruscan and Romans artifacts found in the excavations of the region. The entrance comes out for 4 euros (R $ 25).
Classic orviet
Around the city is the denomination of controlled origin of CLASSIC ORVIETO DOC focused on white wines. From here fresh and most dry wines come out, with pronounced floral and fruity notes. The main grapes are Trebbiano and Grechetto, which are born from a volcanic soil.
More specifically, the soil is rich in tufo, a porous rock that was formed by volcanic ashes. It is the tuft that also allowed the city’s excavation over the centuries, giving rise to the underground world. But besides it, the soil has a mixture of clay, sand and limestone, which helps to give minerality in the wines.
My tip is not to let a beautiful CLASSIC ORVIETO SUPERIORE in local restaurants. And of course, perform tastings and meet wineries that feel the most. It is worth mentioning that classic doc orviet labels also arrive in Brazil for the main e-commerce and distributors.
Where to eat in orviet
Gastronomy is a fundamental part of orviet. The cuisine is typical of central Italy, but with its own touches. Pork meat in embeddeds, such as hams and sausages, reign here. There are also birds, rabbits and hunting animals. More specifically, the pigeons appear in some menus.
Of course the delicious folders are everywhere, in particular umbrichelli typical of the region and appearing in various recipes. Below, check out some addresses from where to eat in orviet:
- TRATTORIA DEL MORO ARONNE : It is my favorite house from the city, with traditional dishes of umbria and unmissable homemade pasta. It is on Via San Leonardo 7 and the flagship is carbonara with beans and pork.
- Trattoria La Palomba : Vale for Umbrichelli Al Tartufo and hunting meats. Also try the boar sausages. If you have the courage, the menu pigeon may surprise you. It is on Cipriano Manente 16 and is recommended by the Michelin guide.
- Le Grotte del Funaro : installed in a cave, stands out by the delicious antipasti. On the menu are Panzanella with vegetables, carpaccio, bruschettas and cured pork and boar with cheeses and honey boar. It is on the Cipriano Manente 16.
- Antica Cantina Orviet : With its rustic and welcoming atmosphere, the osteria is a suggestion to prove typical dishes of the uble. As the dishes follow what the region offers, they are seasonal. It is in Piazza Monaldeschi, number 18.
Other names that may be on your script include the TRATTORIA LA PERGOLA focusing on regional dishes and raw materials of the surroundings; The Moderninho I Sette Consoli which reinterprets recipes and ingredients of the umbrella in more refined dishes – has a view to the Duomo, is among the recommended Michelin guide and serves classic superior orviet; just like the Ristorante Antico Bucchero which was frequented by none other than Freud, father of psychoanalysis, and has a piazzeta with outdoor tables in summer.
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