The magnificent Orvieto Cathedral is truly a brilliant piece of architecture with its grand ornate facades and remarkable life size sculptors by Lorenzo Maitani. Located in the premises of the castle is the Chapel of San Brizio, which is frescoed by Fra Angelico and with Luca Signorelli's masterpiece, 'Last Judgment'. A short distance from accommodations in Orvieto, is the famous Archeological Museum that houses some of the Etruscan artifacts, which have been recovered from the area around the town. Another noted building in Orvieto is the splendid Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo that still maintains an impressive grandeur. Take a self guided tour of the underground sites of Etruscans or walk along the serpentine roads amid the rolling hills, which command fantastic views of the verdant countryside and thick groves of olive trees. Some popular day trip destination from Orvieto include Montecchio, Perugia, and Citta di Castello.
Dine at one of the local restaurants of Orvieto where you can savor a wide array of mouthwatering cuisines and desserts of the Umbria region. You can also try out some of the finest wines like Orvieto Classico at the lively pubs and bars. For shoppers, there are a couple of shops around holiday rentals Orvieto where they can buy beautiful handmade artworks that make fabulous souvenirs.