TODI

From Roma,  Civitavecchia or Florence, 8 hours or 12 hours, Medioeval City tour, Umbria tour

From the bell tower in Todi you can see far out into the Umbrian countryside. No one knows exactly when the town was founded, but some say it dates back to 1955 B.C. Enthusiasts praise the way the town has evaded the trappings of modern life.

Perhaps it`s Todi`s out-of-the-way location that has kept it safe from the rush of modern life.     

The hill of Todi rises in a valley. Set in a stunning location, Todi is one of Umbria's oldest inhabited towns. It has a great atmosphere and sights well worth seeing too - the impressive Piazza del Popolo and several churches. It is surrounded by a semi circular wall which was built by the Romans the town is composed of a network of narrow steep streets, typical of medieval hill towns.

It is a pleasant experience to walk along Todi’s narrow streets and look into the workshops of various artisans, or to come across one of the numerous little churches.

The most impressive of the Castles remaining intact is probably that of Montenero. High on a hill overlooking the southern boundaries and surrounded by a thick forest of Pine trees. A must for visiting tourists are the remains of Todi’s ancient Campidoglio.