Todi, the heart of Umbria

Introduction: inside the walls

Todi stands in the heart of Umbria, nestled between the cities of Terni, Orvieto, Spoleto and Perugia. The city is embraced by a hill and encircled by three circles of walls, enchanting visitors with its many vistas that offer wonderful views of the Tiberina Valley.

People’s Square, the heart of the city

Piazza del Popolo is one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, characterized by a harmonious mix of secular and religious buildings, including the Palazzo del Popolo and the Palazzo del Capitano. An elegant 17th-century flyover joins these two important buildings, which now house the municipal headquarters and municipal museums.

The cathedral named after Mary Most Holy Annunciation

Todi Cathedral opens at the end of a steep flight of steps and features a magnificent central rose window on its façade that draws the eye.

The temple of San Fortunato: an example of the Umbrian Gothic style

At the top of an imposing flight of steps is the Temple of San Fortunato, a work of considerable artistic merit that preserves the remains of the brother-poet Jacopone da Todi in its crypt. The bell tower of this temple represents the ideal place to admire not only the rooftops of Todi, but also the panorama of the Tiber Valley.

The Todi Festival

Another lively aspect of the town is the Todi Festival, a summer festival that offers a varied schedule of events, including drama, concerts, cabaret, theater and art. This festival helps make Todi a dynamic and attractive cultural center for locals and tourists alike.

A city under the city

Todi is also famous for its underground and secret dimension, consisting of an intricate network of wells, tunnels and cisterns dating from different eras. This impressive work of ancient hydraulic engineering can now be partially visited, thanks to guided tours. The underground tunnels were designed to drain and channel water stored underground, preventing landslides and landslides, thus demonstrating extraordinary ingenuity. Among the vestiges of the past, cisterns from Roman times played a crucial role in the town’s water supply.

The city of good living

The strategic location, rich history and proportionate size of the city, combined with a mild climate characterized by low humidity and adequate rainfall, make Todi an ideal place to live. This harmonious coexistence of urban center and countryside means that Todi is considered a true paradise for those who desire a high quality of life. Levine, a well-known exponent of contemporary culture, has described Todi as the perfect place to settle and enjoy the benefits of this enchanting Umbrian territory.