Todi
Get in
By train, arriving from the north take the Ferrovia Centrale Umbra from Perugia. Coming from Rome you take the line Roma-Orte-Terni, then the Ferrovia Centrale Umbra for Todi. Taxis can be obtained at or summoned to the station.
See
Piazza del Popolocontains most of the major sights. It was built on top of Roman cisterns, many of which remained in use until the 1920s.
Cathedralis an impressive Gothic building said to be erected over an ancient Roman temple. The current church was rebuilt after a fire in 1190. The main feature of the façade is the great rose-window, which was added in the 16th Century. The church follows the plan of the Latin cross, with a nave and two aisles. There is a giant fresco depicting the Universal Judgment by Ferraù Faenzone. The choir includes the Gothic altar and a wooden choir-enclosure with two floors.
Palazzo del Popolowas already existing in 1213 and is one of the most ancient communal palaces in Italy. It houses the city's Art Gallery.
Palazzo del CapitanoThis was built around 1293 and named "New Communal Palace" to differentiate it from the first one.
Palazzo dei Prioriis located in the southern side of the Piazza, facing the Cathedral. It was begun in 1293.
Palazzo VescovileLocated at the left of the Cathedral, this Bishop's Palace was built in 1593.
Away from Piazza del Popolo are to be found:
Church of San Fortunatowas begun in 1292 but work was interrupted by the plague of 1348 and the façade has never been completed. It has some interesting artwork. Piazza del Popolo is constructed on one of the two crests of Todi’s hill: San Fortunato on the other.
Santa Maria della Consolazioneis considered to be the most impressive of Todi’s churches. It is to be found just outside the city walls. The altar houses an image of the Madonna, which, according to the tradition, was discovered by a worker during the early construction.From the nearby Monastero delle Lucrezie you have a nice view of the town.
Do
- The Todi Arts Festival takes place in September. You will need to be an Italian speaker to enjoy this.
- The International Hot Air Balloon Grand Prix takes place in July. Out of competition, the balloons offer rides for around Euros 70 a person.
Eat
- La Scalette Great Italian food with reasonable prices.
Sleep
Mid-range
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Hotel TvderFairly close to the town centre, with good views.
Splurge
- Tenuta di Canonica. On a hill overlooking Todi. Eleven rooms built into a structure that goes back to Roman times. Euros 150+ {http://www.tenutadicanonica.com/eng/tenuta.php {{dead link|October 2017|August 2018}}]
Go next
- Smallest theatre in the world. This is the claim of the 200-year-old Teatro della Concordia at Monte Castello di Vibio, 10km north of Todi. It can be visited Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays between 10.00 and 12.30 and 16.00 to 18.30.
- Between Perugia and Todi you can find Marsciano.