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Pozzo della Cava, Orvieto: practical guide for first-time visitors

Pozzo della Cava in the medieval quarter of Orvieto is an archaeological complex descending into the volcanic tufa beneath the city's oldest streets. It's a network of caves, cisterns, pottery kilns, and a medieval well that reveals nearly 3,000 years of Orvieto history from Etruscan…
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Visiting Città del Cioccolato, Perugia: practical guide for first-time visitors

Città del Cioccolato (City of Chocolate) is Italy's largest experiential museum dedicated to cacao and chocolate, housed in the restored Ex Mercato Coperto (Covered Market, 1932) at Via della Rupe, Perugia. It opened on 30 October 2025 — a venue so new that most guides…
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Orvieto Cathedral in Orvieto, Umbria.

Visiting Orvieto Cathedral, Orvieto: Ticket prices, hours and top tips

Orvieto Cathedral, officially known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, is a 14th-century Roman Catholic cathedral situated in the heart of Orvieto, Umbria. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips for those planning a trip to…
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