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.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Orvieto e Terni:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Orvieto e Terni:
Umbria Jazz Winter
Dicembre-GennaioOrvieto
Edizione invernale del festival jazz nella cornice del Duomo.
Orvieto con Gusto
OttobreOrvieto
Rassegna enogastronomica nella città della rupe.
Corteo delle Dame
Corpus Domini (giugno)Orvieto
Corteo storico medievale con centinaia di figuranti.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Orvieto e Terni represent the excellence of the area:
What to eat in Orvieto e Terni
Hen cooked in Orvieto Classico wine, a traditional Orvieto dish.
Fresh pasta made with just water and flour, dressed with garlic, oil and chili pepper.
Roasted pigeon stuffed with black olives, capers and organ meats.
Traditions & Culture
Historic procession featuring the Corporale of the Miracle of Bolsena in the Cathedral.
Winter edition of Umbria Jazz held in the splendid setting of Orvieto.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Roman artificial waterfall at 165 m, the highest in Europe, created in 271 BC.
Protected area along the Nera river featuring the Cascata delle Marmore.
Historical Figures
Painted the cycle of the Last Judgment in the Chapel of San Brizio in the Orvieto Cathedral.
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:
Curiosities
“The Cascata delle Marmore was created by the Romans in 271 BC and is the highest artificial waterfall in Europe (165 m).”
“Orvieto Underground is a labyrinth of over 1200 caves carved into tufa stone beneath the city.”
“The Duomo of Orvieto was built to house the Corporale of the Miracle of Bolsena (1263).”
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.