Of all the cathedrals in all of Italy the one that sits at the top of Orvieto might just be my…read morefavorite. The cathedral and all its Gothic architecture splendor is unlike anything I've seen before. Between the limestone stripes, gold mosaic tiles, vaulted ceilings, painted portraits and marble sculptures - visually - the building is absolutely stunning. Admission to enter and wander around is €3 and despite not being able to take photos it's well worth the price. Check out the interior of the cathedral, grab a panini and enjoy lunch on the steps outside, wander the town and take it all in. You're going to love Orvieto!

If Orvieto was the inspiration for Walt Disney's fairy tale Fantasyland, then Duomo Cathedral is…read morethe "Sleeping Beauty Castle" on steroids! My wife is Catholic, and she has never seen anything as splendid (and she has been to Notre Dame in Paris and the great cathedrals of Mexico City.) Like the other Yelper so aptly stated; °This is a very blinged out church," and is a MUST SEE if you are spending a week in Rome. The town of Orvieto is only 1 hour by Intercity Train from Termini Station (Rome's Grand Central). We were able to buy 2 Round Trip tickets for only $31 Euros (about $40 in US currency).