Day Fifteen - Orvieto: | |
In the heart of Orvieto, not unlike most cities we've seen on this trip, there's a huge church of some kind.
Whether it be a Cathedral, Basilica, Church, Baptistry, or Duomo, they all seem to have one.
Orvieto is no different with it's Duomo di Orvieto - even though it doesn't seem to actually have a dome. Hmmm??? The difference with this one, is the extremely intricate work done for the thin columns surrounding the front doors.
That and the panels of reliefs all around the building that are in almost perfect condition.
The ones surrounding the main doors serve a function that was quite common in those days.
At a time when only a privileged few knew how to read, these tell the story of Genesis. You can find more information about the Duomo at
Duomo di Orvieto Later we returned to the Agriturismo for a tasting of award-winning wines and a sampling of local Umbrian specialties. |
On the Road to Orvieto
Pilot - Juan (El Rapido)
Co-Pilot - Ferdi
Heading Down the Hill From the Farm - The Tight Turn
Funicolare - The Way Tourists Get to Orvieto
Faniculee, Fanicula - This is Way To Orvietto
Packed on the Funicular
Waiting for the Bus to Metroplitan Orvieto
Lady on the curb thought she was standing on the corner of Winslow, Arizona
Lady on the curb thought she was standing on the corner of Winslow, Arizona
Getting Unpacked from the Bus Into the Heart of Orvieto
Map of Orvieto
Museo Emilio Greco
Duomo di Orvieto
Duomo di Orvieto
Duomo di Orvieto
Duomo di Orvieto
These Intricate Columns Adorn the Duomo - Beautiful Workmanship
This Gold Leaf Artwork Covered the Entire Front of the Duomo
Duomo di Orvieto
Civic Museum
Orvieto Swap Meet
View of the Countryside From Orvieto
View of the Countryside From Orvieto
View of the Countryside From Orvieto
View of the Countryside From Orvieto
View of the Park Around the City
View of a Dig for Roman Ruins at the Base of Orvieto
Orvieto
Yamaha Road Star - Not Too Many Cruisers Like This in Italy
1200cc V-Twin Buell Lightning - Very Similar to my Buell Ulysses
The first Buell of any kind I saw in Italy - kinda wish I had mine with me.
The first Buell of any kind I saw in Italy - kinda wish I had mine with me.
Walkway, Magazine Rack & Kawasaki Ninja - Perfect
Older, But Very Clean Group of Aprilia Moto 6.5's (650cc) Out For a Ride
Cool Dragon
Church of Saint Andrew
Church of Saint Andrew
Church of Saint Andrew
Orvieto
Orvieto
Orvieto
Orvieto
Orvieto
Orvieto
Orvieto
Why Are They Smiling? - They're Heading for Some Vitamin "G"
And Here's The Gelateria - I Think We All Ended Up There
Orvieto
One Last Look Over The Wall
Back Down The Funicular
View of Orvieto From the Funicular Parking Lot
View of La Rocca
Mr. Bus, Meet Mr. Wall - Turn Much Too Tight For a 50' Vehicle
Back at the Farm
Wine-Making Tour
Wine-Making Tour
Wine-Making Tour
Wine-Making Tour
Wine Tasting on the Farm
Those are All Pam's Wine Glasses
This Isn't Even Dinner - Just a Snack
Wonder if That's Enough Bolts to Keep the Door Locked Safely?
View From the Stairs to the Top of La Rocca
View From La Rocca Looking Back Towards the Farm
I See They Finally Caught Up With Me
Looking Down at the Town of La Rocca
Looking Down at the Other End of the Town
Good View of Orvieto From the Top of La Rocca
View Looking up From an Old Cistern on La Rocca
Francine & Barbara Kicking Back
The Ladies Got Separated From Us
We Were Able to Track Them Down By Triangulating on Pam's Laugh
We Were Able to Track Them Down By Triangulating on Pam's Laugh
One Last Look at the Countryside
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