{"id":1609,"date":"2018-10-31T01:13:07","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T00:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fontecesia.it\/?p=1609"},"modified":"2019-01-09T08:50:02","modified_gmt":"2019-01-09T07:50:02","slug":"discover-todi-in-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fontecesia.it\/en\/travel-itineraries-umbria\/discover-todi-in-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Todi in a day: what to see and do"},"content":{"rendered":"

Todi<\/strong>, also known as the city of Jacopone<\/strong> \u2013 after a friar and poet, now Sanctified \u2013 as well as for being defined by an American study as the \u201cideal city\u201d, or rather \u201cthe most liveable city in the world<\/strong>\u201d, is located in the heart of Umbria<\/strong>, and therefore in a strategic position to visit the entire region.Todi is so rich in artistic and natural sights that visiting it all in one day could be a real challenge.<\/p>\n

Its beauty and its unique atmosphere will make anyone passing through, even if just briefly, fall in love. It is no coincidence that it is a favourite destination for artists, intellectuals and celebrities.<\/p>\n

Essentially the city deserves at least an entire weekend, but if you only have one day<\/strong> to explore it, here are some of the things that you absolutely miss see.<\/p>\n

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ART AND MONUMENTS IN TODI<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let’s start from the main square, Piazza del Popolo<\/strong>, surrounded by the Duomo and Palazzo dei Priori, as well as the Buildings of the Town Hall.<\/p>\n

Palazzo del Popolo and Palazzo del Capitano host the Museo Civico (Civic Museum), a place to visit for an enthralling look into the city’s history. Behind the Duomo, another must-see is Palazzo del Vignola, the church ‘Chiesa della Nunziatina’ embellished with frescoes, and the Palazzo Vescovile (the Bishop’s Palace) a true work of art and architecture that offers a stunning view of the town.<\/p>\n

To really get to know Todi you need to go all the way to the top of the Bell Tower of the Church of San Fortunato<\/strong> – which is also worth visiting \u2013 for a breathtaking view of Piazza del Popolo and the surrounding area, and then you must go down under the main square to explore the Roman Cisterns<\/strong> through a fascinating underground route.<\/p>\n

The Nido dell\u2019Aquila (Eagle\u2019s Nest)<\/strong> complex is another one of Todi’s symbolic sights, housing a small theatre, exhibition halls and a magnificent terrace that offers another stunning view of the city.<\/p>\n

Remaining in the very heart of the town, one must enjoy a stroll in Piazza Garibaldi<\/strong> and take some pics of the amazing view it offers, with the impressive “Garibaldi cypress\u201d, standing a full 36 metres tall, planted in 1849 by one of the townsmen to commemorate when the Hero Of The Two Worlds passed through – a visit that is also remembered by Anita’s saddle, displayed in the civic museum. Just ahead, in Corso Cavour. You will very quickly come across the Rua Fountain or Cesia Fountain<\/strong>: built in 1606 commissioned by Bishop Angelo Cesi to collect water coming from the highest point of the hill. It is distinguished by the eagle, the city’s symbol, and depicts a tree on a mountain, from the Cesi family’s coat of arms.<\/p>\n

Close by are the beautiful Scannabecco Fountains<\/strong> facing the complex of the San Carlo or Sant\u2019Ilario Church and Palazzo Pongelli: three monuments that embellish via Cesia, for an enjoyable and romantic stroll during the day, even more so in the evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Venturing a little ways out of the centre, but easy to walk to, you can visit the Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione<\/strong>, as famous as it is a must-see, designed by Bramante and a symbol of renaissance architecture.<\/p>\n

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ATTRACTIONS AND NATURE IN TODI<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You haven’t truly visited Todi unless you have strolled through its narrow streets<\/strong> that climb or drop steeply uphill and downhill, take you over delightful stairs, through little archways, past cascading flowers, ancient stones and stunning views.<\/p>\n

To relax outdoors you can go to the parco della Rocca (the Fortress Park)<\/strong> – an ancient fortress of historical and architectural relevance located at the topmost point of the city, in the very heart of the city – or the Oberdan Gardens<\/strong>, characteristic and romantic, including the view they offer, which is also stunning as always.<\/p>\n

For summer visitors there is a large city swimming pool with waterpark in the Naia Bridge area to enjoy a dip and plenty of fun immersed in the countryside, and with the hill-town of Todi and its main monuments creating the perfect setting.<\/p>\n

If you are more adventurous – although the sight is not particularly challenging to visit – you can book a guided tour of the Gallerie della Fabbrica della Piana<\/strong>, an underground route of tunnels, wells and steps, built in 1800 to reclaim this area affected by a large landslide.<\/p>\n

The countryside<\/strong> around Todi is undoubtedly worth visiting, in fact the city limits include 37 hamlets, and every single one has something to see and tell, and the area as a whole is teeming with beautiful sights. Hills, both big and small, trails that take you along the Tiber river or bubbling streams, ancient castles, sun-soaked vineyards and delightful olive groves, small churches, hamlets and villages: even a relaxing drive through them is a feast for your eyes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Todi, the \u201cthe most liveable city in the world\u201d, is located in a strategic position to visit Umbria, visiting it all in one day could be a real challenge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1593,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[98],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n