The outside of this cathedral is fabulous. IT is definitely the highlight. The inside is quite plain except for one chapel, which has a very impressive fresco. You have to pay to go in most of the time. It's not as impressive inside as you'd expect from the outside. Worth it just for the one chapel, but not essential if... More

The duomo is dwarfing as you enter the main piazza. The front facade has an amazing amount of intricacies including reliefs and mosaics. Once inside the size is emphasized by the emptiness of the cathedral. We went on a Sunday morning an entrance was free as it was open for mass and communions hence the chapel on the left was... More

It is a must see in Italy. The Duomo on the outside has bright color tiles and statues of scenes from the bible. The inside has magnificent paintings. It is simply elegant.

Amazing! The exterior front facade is elaborately decorated in colorful mosaic scenes that are a national treasure. We want to return to Orvieto to spend more time experiencing this delightful small city.

Spectacular facade, interesting interior. A symphony was being played by young musicians. It was a special experience.

Orvieto is a perfect daily escape from the crowds of Rome. It takes merely one hour with IC trains. The town itself is magnificient with narrow streets, picturesque landscape and lovely botteghe. But the duomo is the centerpiece where you can enjoy the view of impressive facade and see the gothic architecture inside for a small fee. It is worth... More

We took a train from Termini in Rome for a day trip to Orvieto to see the Duomo and the town, and we went in January. Maybe it was just an usual day, but we were almost the only visitors in the Duomo. It was surreal to be in such a hallowed place of Christian history, art history, and Italian... More

Pope John 23 is reported to have said that if he goes to Paradise, he hopes to see the front of Duomo di Orvieto there. With the Sun shining on it, the facade is one of the most beautiful sights imaginable.It is a collection of stone and bronze sculptures from the 14th.century, mosaics from the 14th/19th century and Emilio Greco's... More

Beautiful facade and lovely art work inside made the small admission fee worthwhile. I always like to support these beautiful churches