I will be in Rome in November and was looking to take a day trip to either Orvietto or Todi. I will travel by train, and it seems that Orvietto is an hour, while Todi is 2 hours each way. Two hours on a train is fine if the scenery is pretty. I am leaning toward Todi because I have heard so much about this area, but would love to hear what others think.

Grazie...Ed

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I would choose Orvieto. The glittering facade of the magnificient duomo and the frescoes by Signorelli are reason enough to make the trek, but Orvieto has lots more to offer the visitor.

I enjoy Todi, but Orvieto gets my vote. And I think one hour closer to Rome should be taken into consideration. Remember that, in November, the days will be shorter and Italy will be off daylight savings time.

Another vote for Orvieto....Todi is also beautiful but Orvieto is closer, has more attractions--the Duomo, the Signorelli frescoes in the recently restored San Brizio chapel, the underground caves, the well (Pozzo di San Patrizio), lots of shopping and an all around nice ambience.

Orvieto is really a lovely town. I would defintiely go there.

We decided on Orvieto and were very happy with the decision.

Take a look at some of the photos in the photo gallery...sometimes photos speak to me and help with the decision. Look here for Orvieto Umbria Photos and here for Todi Todi Photos

Carol

I second the choice for Orvieto...easier travel (and fun taking the funicolare up to the top of the rupe if you come by train) . The scaffolding has finally come down from the facade, but the President of the Opera del Duomo (responsible for all the repairs ) says that there is always some kind of repair work going on, due to the age and intricacy of the building.

Perfetto! Andiamo a Orvieto.

Everyone appears in agreement, so Todi will have to be a future trip. Carol, your pictures were particularly helpful. Grazie

Ed

Todi is on our list for our next trip as well!