Orvieto Cathedral, also called the Duomo of Orvieto, stands in Piazza del Duomo in Orvieto, Italy. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary assumed into heaven, it is described by its operator as an example of Italian Romanesque-Gothic architecture. A visit takes in the layered façade, the three-nave interior and two chapels with distinct histories.
- Location: Piazza del Duomo 26, Orvieto, in the province of Terni, Italy.
- What to see: The façade’s rose window, the Chapel of San Brizio and the Chapel of the Corporal.
- Typical hours: Open daily
- Ticket: The €8 Cathedral ticket includes the Duomo, the Emilio Greco Museum, underground chambers and audio guides.
Where Orvieto Cathedral Stands
Orvieto Cathedral occupies Piazza del Duomo, at the address Piazza del Duomo 26. The piazza provides the setting for viewing the exterior before heading inside; the ticket office is at Piazza Duomo 25, in front of the Cathedral.
The Cathedral is part of a broader cultural stop in the square. A Cathedral ticket includes admission to the Emilio Greco Museum and the Cathedral’s underground chambers, so you can plan those visits alongside the church. The combined ticket also includes the Claudio Faina Etruscan Museum for €3 more than the full-price Cathedral ticket.
If you are shaping a longer day around the historic centre, the walkable Orvieto one-day itinerary puts the Cathedral in the context of other stops in town.
The Façade and Its Details
The Cathedral’s façade combines architectural work from several centuries. Construction began around 1310 under Sienese architect Lorenzo Maitani and ended in 1532. Its rose window, created by Orcagna in the mid-14th century, is one of the details to seek out as you look across the front.
Give the exterior a little time before entering: the long span of construction helps explain why the façade reflects more than one period of work. For the wider story of how the building took shape, read this history of Orvieto Cathedral.
What to Look For Inside
Inside, three naves are divided by columns and pillars. Two chapels add particularly distinctive stories to a visit: the Chapel of San Brizio, known for its fresco cycle, and the Chapel of the Corporal, associated with a relic preserved there.
Chapel of San Brizio
The chapel’s fresco cycle is known as the Stories of the Last Days. Fra Angelico began the work in 1447, and Luca Signorelli completed it in 1499–1504. If you visit the chapel with a guided group, tours must not exceed 15 minutes. Groups with an authorized guide who booked in advance have priority access, while staff manage visitor flow.
Chapel of the Corporal
Built in the mid-14th century, the Chapel of the Corporal takes its name from the relic of the Sacred Altar Linen of the Miracle of Bolsena, which is preserved there.
The Cathedral complex also includes a museum and underground chambers. If those are part of your plan, the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo and its collections offer another way to explore the Cathedral’s wider cultural setting.
Planning Your Visit
Posted visiting hours vary by month, and Sunday and holy-day hours follow a separate schedule:
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:30–19:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
- January and February: 09:30–17:00.
- March, April, May and October: 09:30–19:00.
- June, July, August and September: 09:30–20:00.
- Sundays and holy days, November through February: 10:00–11:00 and 13:00–16:30.
- Sundays and holy days, March through October: 10:00–11:00 and 13:00–17:30.
The €8 Cathedral ticket covers the Duomo, Emilio Greco Museum, underground chambers and audio guides. For €3 more than the full-price Cathedral ticket, a combined ticket adds the Claudio Faina Etruscan Museum. Tickets are available online or at the ticket office at Piazza Duomo 25, opposite the Cathedral.
Free admission is available for children under 10 accompanied by family members, accredited tourist guides, residents of the Orvieto-Todi diocese, ordained clergy and religious, visitors with a disability certificate, and up to one caregiver per disabled visitor. The Cathedral and its museums provide access and routes for visitors with special mobility requirements. Animals are not allowed inside the church.
Liturgical or operational reasons can change access or temporarily suspend visits. For current hours, ticket details and access notices, check the official site before you go.
The Cathedral is about a 9-minute walk from Hotel Filippeschi.
FAQs
What is Orvieto Cathedral dedicated to?
It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary assumed into heaven.
What is included in the Cathedral ticket?
The €8 ticket includes the Duomo, the Emilio Greco Museum, the Cathedral’s underground chambers and audio guides.
Can you buy tickets at the Cathedral?
Yes. Tickets are sold online and at the ticket office at Piazza Duomo 25, in front of the Cathedral.
Are guided visits to the Chapel of San Brizio time-limited?
Guided tours must not exceed 15 minutes. Authorized guides who book in advance have priority access, subject to staff-managed visitor flow.