The St. Patrick's Well was constructed in the 16th century, designed by Antonio da Sangallo. It was commissioned by Pope Clement VII, who sought refuge in Orvieto during the Sack of Rome in 1527.
We are on the famous Cliff of Orvieto. From the area of the well, one can enjoy a view that stretches towards the valley crossed by the Paglia river and the hills separating Orvieto from Todi. To reach the bottom, located 54 meters deep, one descends 248 steps. Near the well are the remains of the famous Etruscan temple of Belvedere and the Albornoz Fortress, today a public garden. The ticket office is next to the terminal of the upper station of the funicular, connected to the free parking at the base of the cliff. Book your visit to St. Patrick's Well now and discover a masterpiece of Renaissance engineering!
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Opening days
from Monday to Sunday
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Opening times
January – February – November – December: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
March – April – September – October: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
May – June – July – August: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Info Reservation
TICKETS
- Full price: 5.00 euros
- Reduced: 3.50 euros Disabled, Children between 6 and 18; University students up to 24; Adults over 65; Groups of at least 6; FAI members, Touring Club members; Holders of tickets: Pozzo della Cava, Narni Sotterranea and Amelia Musei; Holders of the “ONETCARD”
- Free (children from 0 to 6 years and tourist guides)
Online ticket purchase: https://liveorvieto.com/
Where
Piazza Cahen 5B, 05018 Orvieto (Tr)
Transportation
By Car: From Rome via the A1 motorway, take the Orvieto exit, park at Piazza Matteotti in Orvieto Scalo, and then take the funicular to Piazza Cahen.
