The best city hikes and walks in Umbria

In the heart of the historic center, the Sala dei Notari is a prestigious historic space located within the Palazzo dei Priori in Piazza IV Novembre. Originally the people's hall in the 13th century, it became the seat of the Arte dei Notai in 1582. It is characterized by Romanesque vaults, frescoes by the Maestro del Farneto and Matteo Tassi, and hosts events, conferences, and concerts.

The Cassero di Porta di Sant'Angelo is one of the medieval gates of Perugia's walls, located in the Sant'Angelo district, at the end of Corso Garibaldi, adjacent to the Temple of Sant'Angelo. It's easy to reach by climbing through the streets of the university district.

The Roman Theater of Spoleto is one of the most important Roman monuments in the city and represents a significant testimony to the cultural life of ancient Spoletium. It was built in the 1st century BC, in an area near the forum, according to the architectural models of classical Roman theater. The cavea, built against the natural slope of Sant'Elia Hill, was divided into sectors and could accommodate several thousand spectators. Opposite were the orchestra and the monumental stage, originally decorated with columns, niches, and statues, which served as a backdrop for theatrical and musical performances. The building was constructed of masonry and clad in local stone, with technical solutions that ensured good acoustics. After the end of the Roman era, the theater was gradually abandoned and was partially incorporated into medieval buildings. The area was restored in the 20th century, restoring the structure's visibility and highlighting its archaeological importance. Today, the Roman Theatre is part of the National Archaeological Museum of Spoleto and continues to serve a cultural purpose, hosting events and performances that renew the city's connection to its thousand-year-old theatrical tradition.

The only palace in the world where you have to stand in a corner to admire its beauty.

The beating heart of the city, Piazza della Repubblica is today the meeting place of Orvieto's residents. Once the site of public events and papal ceremonies, it houses the Church of Sant'Andrea and the Town Hall.

The medieval quarter of Orvieto, located on the western slope of the cliff, represents the oldest and most original part of the city. Characterized by narrow streets, tuff houses, and picturesque views, it includes the historic Via della Cava, an ancient access route to the city, with the Porta Maggiore and the remains of Etruscan walls. Here are also the Pozzo della Cava, the small church of the Madonna della Cava, and two imposing "fortress-churches": San Giovenale and San Giovanni Evangelista, built in strategic positions to control the territory. Panoramic routes such as the one along Ripa Medici or between the two churches offer evocative views of the medieval urban settlement.

The main gate and most important entrance to the city in Etruscan and medieval times. For a long time the gate remained the only major access road to Orvieto. Today, as in the past, Porta Maggiore is located at the end of the ancient Via della Cava (a road so called because in ancient times there was a quarry of tuff and pozzolana, materials used for the construction of many buildings in the city) and is a road still traveled, although no longer as an access, but as a one-way exit road. Historically, the gate was also often used as the main entry point for the arrival of the Popes in the city. Above the gate, a niche hosted the statue of Pope Boniface VIII. (c) https://www.orvietoviva.com/porte-di-orvieto/

Piazza della Repubblica is one of Orvieto's most famous city squares. Located at the western end of Corso Cavour, the historic square is home to a number of beautiful buildings. Visitors can walk west from Piazza della Repubblica along Corso Cavour to the far side of town. (c) https://orvieto.ca/attractions/piazza-della-repubblica.html