TODI
Situated on top of a hill, Todi strategically
dominates the Tiber-valley. Called Tular in ancient
times, which literally means “border”, the city was
an important centre between the Etruscan and the
Umbrian civilizations.
The visitor is welcomed by the elegant “temple” of
the Consolazione, masterpiece of renaissance
architecture. The main monuments in the centre are
the imposing gothic St Fortunato church and the
Piazza del Popolo, ancient Roman forum with the
underground Roman cisterns, and today’s site of the
romanesque cathedral and the medieval public
palaces.
Todi is the home-town of Jacopone, a franciscan poet
considered one of the fathers of Italian language.
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half day Itinerary
- Tempio della Consolazione
- St. Fortunato church
- Tomb of Jacopone da Todi
- Medieval civic palaces (only from outside)
- Cathedral
- Alleys and views
• It is possible to add
- Church and archaeological dig of Santa Maria di
Camuccia*
- City Museum *
- Roman Cisterns *
* Entrance fee
•► Practical information
The usual appointment with the local guide is at the
"Temple of Consolation" (Santa Maria della
Consolazione). After the visit of this monument, the
bus will park at the parking of Porta Orvietana. An
elevator will bring the group up to the centre.
Parking fee by the hour; the elevator is free of
charge.
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