I'm trying to decide whether to stay in Orvieto for two nights or Hotel Romantica Pucci, in Bagnoregio for two nights. Any opinions?
Posted by
Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
606 posts
This was be no contest for me. Orvieto is a much better place. You might enjoy a half-day visit to Civita di Bagnoregio (enchanting place and the only part of Bagnoregio I found of interest), but spend most of your time in Orvieto. More to see, better eating, better strolling, and a duomo worth walking through more than once! I love Orvieto!
Posted by
Bay Area
3551 posts
My vote goes to Orvieto. It is a little difficult w/o a car to get to Civita d Bag. It is interesting to look at(setting& history) but very small you could walk around in 30 min.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
6 posts
We have heard La Badia in Orvieto is fabulous to eat and stay. We plan to eat dinner there one night as we are staying 5 nights in Arezzo.
Posted by
San Mateo, CA, USA
257 posts
I would vote for Orvieto. But I would say it is not that hard to get to Civita. We easily took a bus from the Piazza in the upper part of town 50 minutes to Bagnoregio. From there you can either walk to Civita or take a shuttle bus to the bottom of the ramp uphill. We had bruschetta at one of the places that Rick recommends. They did it right over an open fire with great olive oil and salt.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32214 posts
Melva,
My suggestion would also be to stay in Orvieto. There's lots there to see for two days, but you could take a day trip to Civita di Bagnoregio if desired.
Posted by
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
1127 posts
Another vote for Orvieto.
Posted by
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
56 posts
Don't miss Civita de Bagnoregio! It is such a unique town. It is tiny but beautiful. It was one of my favorite visits while in the area. It would stay is Orvieto and take a half day trip to Civita. We also had the bruchetta at the restaurant recommended by Steve...it was ok, I would probably try the other restaurant next time.