{"id":2860,"date":"2015-07-28T09:26:35","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T08:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/merrington.net\/?p=2860"},"modified":"2015-07-28T09:26:35","modified_gmt":"2015-07-28T08:26:35","slug":"orvieto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/merrington.net\/?p=2860","title":{"rendered":"Orvieto"},"content":{"rendered":"

We had a morning in Orvieto before leaving for Rome. Not enough time, but at least we got to see it quickly and know it is a place to return to in the future. \u00a0It is a splendid and enjoyable hill town in Umbria. Built on volcanic base, rising above tufa cliffs visible from the passing valley.<\/p>\n

\"Umbrian<\/a>
Umbrian hill scape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Still you can do a day tour from Rome, so it gets busy by lunch time. The shops here are upmarket and have interesting and beautiful merchandise. The most splendid Duomo, I have seen outside of Rome is here in Orvieto.<\/p>\n

\"side<\/a>
Side View of the Duomo, built like a fortress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But the detail of the edifice is incredible in paints that look made of gold, lapis and emeralds.<\/p>\n

\"Soaring<\/a>
Soaring angels of cows, Griffins and eagles adore the portico.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The facade of the Cathedral was under scaffolding, so these parts are the best we can manage.<\/p>\n

Orvieto was once an Etruscan city and later became a favorite refuge for Popes. I guess even Popes need a holiday. The magnificent vistas and climate would have called to them.<\/p>\n

\"Beautiful<\/a>
Beautiful storm clouds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We have to return to Orvieto and stay on the hill. But down in the valleys, even in Lazio we saw more sunflowers.<\/p>\n

\"Sunflowers\"<\/a>
Sunflowers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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