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Lookout · Orvieto, Úmbria
Torre del Moro
Civic tower of 47 meters, with an elevator on the first section, at the junction of Orvieto's main streets, with a clock and bell. From the top you can see the whole town, the Duomo façade and the Paglia River valley.
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About Torre del Moro
The Torre del Moro was built around 1200, next to the Palazzo dei Sette, which belonged to the Della Terza family and later to the popes. It stands at the junction of Corso Cavour with Via del Duomo and Via della Costituente, the point where the town's four historic quarters meet.
At 47 meters it is the tallest structure in the center and was used to watch over the town and the castles of the Orvieto territory. In the 19th century it received the large clock, and at the top there is a medieval bell decorated with the symbols of the city's trade guilds.
The first section is by elevator, and the second by 236 steps. From the upper terrace you can see the entire tuff rock on which Orvieto was built, the central rooftops, the Duomo façade and flank, and the Paglia River valley with the station down below.
The name probably comes from Raffaele di Sante, nicknamed il Moro, who also gave his name to the neighborhood and the palace next door. The Palazzo dei Sette, in turn, owes its name to the seven magistrates who represented the guilds in the Middle Ages.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 to 45 minutes, including the climb and time at the top.
Best time
In the late afternoon, with low light across the rooftops and the Duomo façade. On windy days the top can be cold.
How to get there
It is on the Corso Cavour, in the center of Orvieto, a 5-minute walk from the Duomo along the Via del Duomo.
Tip
After the elevator there are 236 steps in a narrow staircase to the terrace. Not recommended for those with a fear of heights. Opening hours vary throughout the year; check in advance.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Torre del Moro
How tall is the Torre del Moro?
About 47 meters. It is the tallest structure in central Orvieto.
How many steps are there to climb?
The first section is by elevator; then there are 236 steps up to the terrace.
What can you see from the top?
The whole center of Orvieto perched on the tuff rock, the Duomo and the Paglia river valley.