Territory Guide

Guide to Orvieto e Terni

Events, products, traditions and curiosities of the area

calendar_todayUpdated: 27 March 2026·location_onOrvieto e Terni, Umbria
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Introduction

Orvieto with its magnificent Duomo and Terni with the breathtaking Cascate delle Marmore offer food festivals set against landscapes of extraordinary beauty.

The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition.

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Upcoming Events & Festivals

Here are the upcoming events in Orvieto e Terni:

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Recurring Events

These events take place every year in Orvieto e Terni:

Umbria Jazz Winter

Dicembre-Gennaio

Orvieto

Edizione invernale del festival jazz nella cornice del Duomo.

Orvieto con Gusto

Ottobre

Orvieto

Rassegna enogastronomica nella città della rupe.

Corteo delle Dame

Corpus Domini (giugno)

Orvieto

Corteo storico medievale con centinaia di figuranti.

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PDO, PGI and local products

The protected-designation products of Orvieto e Terni represent the excellence of the area:

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What to eat in Orvieto e Terni

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Traditions & Culture

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Corpus Domini di OrvietoGiugno

Historic procession featuring the Corporale of the Miracle of Bolsena in the Cathedral.

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Umbria Jazz WinterDicembre-Gennaio

Winter edition of Umbria Jazz held in the splendid setting of Orvieto.

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Nature Parks & Protected Areas

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Cascata delle MarmoreMonumento Naturale

Roman artificial waterfall at 165 m, the highest in Europe, created in 271 BC.

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Parco Fluviale del NeraParco Regionale

Protected area along the Nera river featuring the Cascata delle Marmore.

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Historical Figures

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Luca SignorelliPainter

Painted the cycle of the Last Judgment in the Chapel of San Brizio in the Orvieto Cathedral.

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Local Communities

The festivals and events in Orvieto e Terni are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:

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Curiosities

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The Cascata delle Marmore was created by the Romans in 271 BC and is the highest artificial waterfall in Europe (165 m).

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Orvieto Underground is a labyrinth of over 1200 caves carved into tufa stone beneath the city.

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The Duomo of Orvieto was built to house the Corporale of the Miracle of Bolsena (1263).

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Frequently Asked Questions

1What DOP and IGP products are found in Orvieto and Terni?expand_more

In Orvieto and Terni you'll find 3 protected designation products, including: Orvieto Classico (DOC), Olio DOP Umbria - Colli Orvietani (DOP), Mazzafegato ternano (PAT).

2What should you eat in Orvieto and Terni?expand_more

Typical dishes of Orvieto and Terni include: Gallina 'mbriaca, Ciriole ternane, Palomba alla ghiotta. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the territory.

3What are the most famous food festivals in Orvieto and Terni?expand_more

Among the most important festivals and events in Orvieto and Terni are: Umbria Jazz Winter (Orvieto, December-January); Orvieto con Gusto (Orvieto, October); Corteo delle Dame (Orvieto, Corpus Domini in June).

4What natural parks are there in Orvieto and Terni?expand_more

Protected natural areas in Orvieto and Terni include: Cascata delle Marmore (Natural Monument), Parco Fluviale del Nera (Regional Park).

5Who organizes the food festivals in Orvieto and Terni?expand_more

Food festivals in Orvieto and Terni are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Orvieto and Consorzio Orvieto DOC. These Pro Loco associations and organizations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.

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