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Pozzo della Cava

Via della Cava 28, Orvieto, Italy
0763 342 373
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Ranked #9 of 18 attractions in Orvieto
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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 « less
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Rome, Italy
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

apart from offering a great place to pass half an hour on a hot afternoon, this underground cavern is extremely interesting, good value for money, information in several languages. More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

to see how extensive the caves are and what uses they were put to is fascinating More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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the food was average, not a good idea to try seafood in Orvieto More

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Detroit
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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Imagine having lunch or dinner in the presence of old Etruscan caves or outside next to ancient walls and in a greenery filled pergola. Add to that old world home cuisine and you have Pozzo della Cava, an experience not to be missed. Off the so-called beaten track in Orvieto and right in the middle of the oldest part of... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Walkways and lighting were good to explore caves. History was interesting. Having an interest in crockery is helpful. I don't have that interest so it was not a highlight of the city attractions. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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156 helpful votes 156 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011
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Pozzo della Cava is one of the many underground excavations in Orvieto. It is out of the way of most of the other attractions and so would often get overlooked. It is part of the Combined ticket that Orvieto offers for many of its attractions. We visited early in the morning on a Saturday and there were only two other... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011
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If you only have time for one underground tour, come here! Although the gentleman at the front didn't understand English and I didn't understand Italian, my bad Spanish and his gesturing got us through. There's a little pamphlet with information, but honestly, it's just amazing to see how the underground caves were used at various times - to get limestone,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2011
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This is a fascinating glimpse into the cave system under the houses in Orvieto. It's a self led tour, so you can go at your own speed. It has informative display boards along the way. You end up in a small coffee shop where you can refuel! There is also a wine shop, restaurant and bookshop where we bought a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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