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Orvieto

Orvieto, TR, Italia

Orvieto

Orvieto, TR, Italia

Description

Orvieto has Etruscan origins, settlements there dated back to the 9h century B.C.E. The magnificent Duomo, a stunning example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture, is the symbol of the town dominating the entire medieval centre with its imposing bulk. Construction began in 1290 and its imposing facade is decorated with bas reliefs and embellished with mosaics and a rose window by Andrea Orcagna. The cathedral conserves important works such as the frescoes by Luca Signorelli and the Reliquary of the Santo Corporale (Holy Corporal). Signorelli’s famous frescoes of the Last Judgement, depicting Paradise, the Elect and the Condemned, Hell, the Resurrection of the Dead, and the Destruction of the Reprobate painted between 1499 to 1504, are in the Cappella Nuova.

The Duomo stands in the piazza named for it, which has been enlarged and reorganised over the centuries to provide more space around the building. Close by are the Casette dei Canonici and the Torre di Maurizio. Behind the Cathedral are the Palazzi dei Papi, 13th century buildings named for Popes Urban IV, Martin IV, and Boniface VIII; this last is also known as Palazzo Soliano and today houses the Museum dell'Opera del Duomo.

Orvieto continues underground, with numerous caves and wells carved out over the centuries. These include St. Patrick’s Well which is 62m deep and was engineered in the 16th century by Antonio da Sangallo and Giovanni Battista da Cortona. It features two spiral ramps in a double helix, each with 248 steps lit by 72 windows.

Data sheet

Water
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Access
Tarmac road, Accessible with large vehicles, Accessible by car
Print sheet

Contacts

Fondazione Umbria Film Commission
Via M. Angeloni 61 — 06124 Perugia
Phone: 075-5045878
Email: info@umbriafilmcommission.com

Film commission

Incentives available for this location

All fundings for this location
Region Umbria
Umbria Film Fund 2024
National
Tax Credits for Videogame Production Companies — Law n° 220/2016 (art. 15)
National
Automatic contributions - Law no. 220/2016
National
Tax Credits for Production Companies — Law n° 220/2016 (art. 15)
National
Tax Credits for Distribution Companies — Law n° 220/2016 (art. 16)
National
Tax Credits for attracting investments in film and audiovisual products to Italy — Law n° 220/2016 (article 19)
National
Selective contributions for writing of screenplays — Law n° 220/2016
National
Selective contributions for development — Law n° 220/2016
National
Selective contributions for production — Law n° 220/2016
National
Call relative to selective grants for the production of feature-length films of special artistic quality - Articles 26 and 27 of Law No. 220 (2016) - 2024
National
Film Distribution Fund
National
International Exporters Fund – Funds for Internationalisation
National
Fund for the development of film co-productions between Italy and the Baltic States
National
Selective contributions for film with a minority co-production or participation in international partnership - Year 2024
Transnational
TV and Online Content - CREA-MEDIA-2025
Transnational
Films on the Move - CREA-MEDIA-2024
Transnational
Media 360° — CREA-MEDIA-2025
Transnational
Video Games and Immersive Content Development - CREA-MEDIA-2024
Transnational
European Slate Development — CREA-MEDIA-2025

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Some works made in this location

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Directed by: Claudio Cupellini
Mi Rasna
Strategic/management
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy
Tv serie - 2 seasons
Directed by: Satiyesh Manoharajah, Neil Ferguson, Chiara Messineo, Archie Powell, Chloë Avery
The Ignorant Angels
Tv series - 8 episodes
Directed by: Ferzan Özpetek

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