{"id":74,"date":"2016-03-19T18:28:37","date_gmt":"2016-03-19T17:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fontecesia.it\/en\/cosa-fare\/"},"modified":"2020-01-16T22:40:11","modified_gmt":"2020-01-16T21:40:11","slug":"what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fontecesia.it\/en\/territory-todi-umbria\/what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Todi"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Todi and in all Umbria you will never get bored.<\/p>\n

In addition to its historical<\/strong> and artistic<\/strong> beauties<\/strong>, our region will capture you with its green hills<\/strong>, covered with olive groves and vineyards, perfect scenery to practice outdoor sports<\/strong> or enjoy the peace and beauty of our nature<\/strong> or simply to visit one of our excellent cellars<\/strong> and farms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Todi will intrigue you with the shops of\u00a0handicraftsmen<\/strong> with their unique cleverly worked artisan works.\u00a0You will love getting lost in the historic centre and discover beautiful views on the hills.<\/p>\n

If you love sport and nature<\/strong>, Todi\u00a0is your ideal destinationwith many \u00a0outdoor activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit Todi<\/h2>\n

In 1989,\u00a0Todi<\/strong>\u00a0was elected, by a renowned US university, as the most liveable city<\/strong> in the world for its unique location in the heart of Umbria, the excellent quality of life and perfect harmony between town and countryside. For this reason, many foreigners have chosen to live in Todi and in its surroundings.<\/p>\n

Our city is so rich in history, in artistic and architectural treasures, that the best way to visit it is to get lost in its narrow streets. \u00a0You will be mesmerized by its beauty.<\/p>\n

We can start by walking around the city walls, three circle of Medieval, Roman and Etruscan walls that surround the city.<\/p>\n

Just outside the city walls, you will be welcomed by the majestic\u00a0Temple of Santa Maria della Consolazione<\/strong>, example of Umbrian Renaissance – style.<\/p>\n

The Greek-cross plan church, designed by\u00a0Bramante<\/strong>, has a simple architecture, inside it dominates the altar with a fresco of the fourteenth century \u201cMadonna con bambino\u201d (Madonna with Child)\u00a0that is believed to have miraculous property, that was found on the exact place where the Temple was built. All around stand the great plaster statues of the twelve apostles.<\/p>\n

The celebration is on September the 8th<\/sup>, marked with stunning fireworks.
\nWalking up the hill, in addition to the amazing views and the first picturesque alleys, we will find the beautiful staircase of\u00a0<\/strong>San Fortunato Temple<\/strong>, dedicated to the patron of the city.<\/p>\n

This Gothic Style Church, begun in 1292, is characterized by the visible unfinished fa\u00e7ade, due to the death, in 1458, of its architect Giovanni Santucci da Fiorenzuola di Spoleto.<\/p>\n

It has a large central door and two side doors. The 1460 Bell Tower can be climbed, and from the top you have a beautiful 360\u00b0 view of the city and the valley.<\/p>\n

Going behind the temple there is the\u00a0Parco Della Rocca<\/strong>, the highest point of Todi, there are the ruins of the abbey of St. Leucio.<\/p>\n

At the left side of S. Fortunato staircase, there is the\u00a0Monument to Jacopone<\/strong>\u00a0da Todi of 1930, tribute of the city to its most famous citizen: Jacopone, the greatest medieval religious Italian poet, the monument was created with stones of the three city walls.<\/p>\n

Continuing our walk, we will see the\u00a0Teatro Comunale<\/strong>\u00a0(theatre), a beautiful jewel of the eighteenth century.<\/p>\n

Finally, we are in the heart of Todi,\u00a0Piazza del Popolo<\/strong>, the main square.<\/p>\n

We suggest to start your visit from the\u00a0Roman Cisterns<\/strong>. Todi is full of underground passages, including these twelve Cisterns of the first century BC, example of high hydraulic engineering, which ensured a perfect water supply to the ancient Roman Forum.<\/p>\n

Piazza del Popolo, heir of the ancient Roman forum, beautiful in its irregularity, is considered one of the most beautiful mediaeval squares in Italy.<\/p>\n

Dominated by the beauty of the Cathedral fa\u00e7ade it is surrounded by the\u00a0<\/strong>Palazzo del Capitano,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>the\u00a0<\/strong>Palazzo del Popolo<\/strong>, and the Medieval\u00a0Palazzo dei Priori<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

At the top floor of the Palazzo del Capitano, or municipal houses, there is the\u00a0Civic Museum and Art Gallery<\/strong>. In these splendid rooms, you can retrace the historical and artistic events of our city, including archaeological material, ceramics, textiles, coins.<\/p>\n

Anywhere we will find the symbol of Todi – the\u00a0Eagle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The magnificent\u00a0Cathedral<\/strong>, construction began in the 12th<\/sup>\u00a0century on the ruins of a Roman temple, has been renovated and changed over the centuries.<\/p>\n

The Lombardic Style Cathedral, welcomes us with the wide staircase and its facade decorated with three rose windows and three Gothic entrance doors, the central one is rich in reliefs.<\/p>\n

The Church is divided in three big naves and a small one containing the baptismal font, it is rich in artworks, the beautiful counter-fa\u00e7ade completely frescoed by Ferrau from Faenza, reminiscent of the Universal Judgement of Michelangelo, the stained-glass window and the real masterpiece is the inlaid choir.<\/p>\n

Small curiosity: \u00a0the Square and the Cathedral were the\u00a0film set<\/strong>\u00a0of several\u00a0movies<\/strong>\u00a0including: “The Agony and the Ecstasy” of 1965, with\u00a0Charlton Heston<\/strong>\u00a0as Michelangelo commissioned by Pope to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel with the\u00a0Universal Judgment<\/strong>, “Per grazia Ricevuta “of 1971 with Nino Manfredi, one of the most loved Italian actor and many other movies from very famous Italian register as Paolo Genovese and Pupi Avati.<\/p>\n

On the left side of the Cathedral is the\u00a0Bishop’s Palace<\/strong>\u00a0of1593, with its gallery frescoed by Polinori, the Diocesan Library and the Throne hall frescoed by Ferra da Faenza. Now some rooms are open to visitors.<\/p>\n

In addition to the beauty of the rooms, you may enjoy a breath-taking view over St. Fortunato Temple, also immortalized by the celebrated photographer\u00a0Steve McCurry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Walking down the alley to the left of the cathedral there is the\u00a0Lucrezie Monastery<\/strong>\u00a0with its cloister that overlooks Montesanto convent and the Tiber valley. Here is the Eagle’s Nest, a beautiful terrace where it is believed, the Eagle of Todi spread the tablecloth.<\/p>\n

Inside the complex now it is hosted the\u00a0Museo Lapidario<\/strong>\u00a0(Lapidary Museum) with Roman and Medieval sculptural artefacts.<\/p>\n

Next to Piazza del Popolo there is\u00a0Piazza Garibaldi<\/strong>\u00a0with the monument dedicated to Garibaldi and the marvellous view over the valley and the \u201cSantissimo Crocefisso\u201d Church. Walking down Corso Cavour we find our\u00a0Fonte Cesia<\/strong>\u00a0or Fountain della Rua and\u00a0Porta Marzia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Continuing to wander around Todi among its streets, you have to visit Santa Maria in Camucia church, the beautiful\u00a0Scarnabecco Fountains<\/strong>, the\u00a0Nicchioni Romani<\/strong>, located in the Piazza del Mercato vecchio,\u00a0St. Charles Church<\/strong>,\u00a0Nunziatina Church<\/strong>\u00a0in Borgo Nuovo quarter.<\/p>\n

Inside the church dedicated to St. Francis, in the Poor Clare Monastery, you cannot miss the charming and well-known ”\u00a0St. Patrick’s<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Purgatory\u00a0<\/strong>” fresco, it is one of the first representations of Dante’s Purgatory.<\/p>\n

To visit the most important places you can buy a ticket (Todi Unica), you can book a guide, or join a city guided Tour during the weekends, made by\u00a0Todi Guide<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Todi Museum System<\/strong>, with the guides you can visit palaces usually closed to the public as Pongelli Palace, The Painted House and the Bishop’s Palace.<\/p>\n

Enjoy your strolls in Todi!!<\/p>\n

Sport and nature<\/h2>\n

Umbria<\/a> offers many opportunities for sport and nature lovers with many \u00a0outdoor activities<\/strong>: Trekking, hiking, Nordic walking, climbing, canyoning<\/a><\/strong>, speleology<\/strong>, rafting, horse riding, archery, golf.<\/p>\n

We also provide tailored solutions to explore the territory by bike, by motorbike, by Vespa, by electric cars and foot.<\/p>\n

Please\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0if you wish more information or to book an activity. We can help you to rent bikes, Vespa or an electric car.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Handicraft<\/h2>\n

A forte of Todi and Umbria is Handicraft<\/strong>.\u00a0Whilst walking along the roads of Todi, you will spot conspicuous numbers of pottery workshops<\/strong>, boasting the renowned Deruta Ceramics. This is an ancient tradition inherited by Etruscan which had seen its highest splendour during Renaissance period all over Europe.<\/p>\n

You can find shops with wooden olive products, restorers\u2019, cabinetmakers and carvers workshops<\/strong>.\u00a0Traditional is also the processing and production of linen in Montefalco.<\/p>\n

Recent is the processing of cashmere, which boasts in Todi and in all Umbria large companies, worldwide known as symbols of Made in Italy, it will be our pleasure to show you the shops and cashmere<\/strong> outlets in Todi and Umbria.<\/p>\n

Activities<\/h2>\n

In Todi and its surroundings you can do many activities from tours<\/strong> and wine tastings<\/strong> in the Umbrian cellars, to cheeses or cold meats tasting or cooking classes<\/strong>, the course or the visit to the Chocolate School<\/strong> will be much enjoyed as by adults as by the children.<\/p>\n

You can visit the pottery factories<\/strong> and the cashmere outlets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In Todi you can also attend language courses<\/strong> from basic to business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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