Ancient Orvieto Underground: Pozzo della Cava Discovery
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Pozzo della Cava is more than just a well... ...it's one of the highlights of a historical and archaeological tour of Orvieto...it's a place where the past and the present combine with respect for twenty-seven centuries of tradition...it's an invitation to discover Etruscans, Middle Ages and Renaissance, because Orvieto is not only the Cathedral...it's a fascinating underground itinerary located in the heart of Orvieto, through caves full of recently discovered archaeological finds...it's an unusual way of discovering the history the city known as Urbs Vetus and the customs of its people...it's an original opportunity to retake possession of a disinterred heritage.
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Patty A, 10/16/2025 4:10:01 AM
There was not much to the self guided tour. We thought we were going under the city to see how the aquifers worked, when it is just a small museum area.
Walter_B, 9/24/2025 4:46:49 AM
It's a fair walk from the Piazza del popolo. It was interesting though I wouldn't go out of my way to visit it. The artefacts on display were somewhat repetive, as this site used to be kiln( about 2500 yrs ago).
Mariflora_D, 9/11/2025 4:24:39 PM
Most interesting place. It’s certainly worth the visit also with kids interested in history. Even if not famous like St Patrick well, I think it’s more interesting
305juliets, 9/11/2025 1:26:12 AM
Really enjoyed this step back in time to explore the caves and learn about their uses and the history unearthed in them. Beautiful range of ceramics available in their shop.
Ellie_P, 10/14/2024 3:21:21 AM
The history behind Orvieto is fascinating. Very knowledgeable guide. Well worth the money. If you are claustrophobic don’t go!
djadij2017, 8/24/2024 4:08:23 AM
Outstanding, admission is more than fair. Nice activity not too long. Never seen anything like that. Easy to approach from the foniculor.
michellemtrips, 7/11/2024 11:03:24 AM
Very interesting to see the caves that lie under the city in a self guided tour. I like self guided so we can go at our own pace. Also a beautiful cool refuge from the July heat!
Denise_B, 7/1/2023 4:45:09 PM
This is a self-guided tour of the cave. It was nice a cool on a hot summer day! I learned a lot about the Etruscans and early Rome settlers, as well as information about pottery. There is a nice older man at the end of the tour that sells the pottery he makes. I was happy to buy an adorable holy family figurine set.
Wellsden, 6/29/2023 5:31:24 PM
This site astounded us with the ingenuity and sophisticated ways these ancient people created to form a society such along time ago!! Absolutely the most interesting thing we discovered on our trip!! A must see if you are in Orvieto.
g4hsp2gyfb, 3/19/2023 11:48:59 AM
Fascinating self-guided tour of the Etruscan underground. Informative and just long enough! Great visuals made for super pictures.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Information available: Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Japanese
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