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).

You must see the winged horses; world masterpiece worth a visit by itself. Also some lovely…read moreceramics . Beautiful villa undergoing restoration. Horses are installed by themselves ( as deserved) as you would of seen them if you had approached the Etruscan temple to worship in 400 BC .

Well documented and impressive displays of Etruscan artifacts from the Cortona area. Italian and…read moreEnglish placards. Everything pre-dates the Romans, with most of the artifacts dating back to 900 BC to 600 BC. This museum serves as a beautiful example of how civilization has grown and developed over the centuries. To see the works of art in the jewelry, or their skills at making metal helmets or the pottery which held wine, water and assorted other elements. The artifacts from their funeral discovery's are impressive as well. This is well worth a 2 hour visit.

Great discovery! We were absolutely blown away by this museum. Presented here is an outstanding…read morearray of artifacts with historical notations in Italian, most of them translated into English. We spent nearly three hours roaming this old historical building that was once a palace. You'll see amazing artifacts here from the 5th century BC, onward. Be prepared to soak up culture, history, and vast information as well as be inspired in the artistic visual curiosity that the place invokes.

The palace is located in the center of Pienza, next to the Duomo. It dates back to the mid 1400's…read moreand is considered an early example of Renaissance architecture. It actually served as the home of the Piccolomini family until early 1960's, which is interesting to me! It still houses a large collection of furnishings, books, and family items dating back to when it was first built.The Palazzo has a gorgeous and enormous courtyard where concerts and special events are now held, in addition to stunning gardens and views. If Renaissance architecture interests you, it's worth a visit.

We took a day trip here while staying in San Casciano and enjoyed the restored palace of Popes Pius…read moreI & II. The is a very impressive collection of artwork and family items that date back nearly 1,000 years. It is quite interesting to see the rise of the family and its influence in Tuscany. The view of the Val d'Orcia from the gardens is unmatched. Worth visiting if you are in the area and the admission is reasonable.

I didn't know that this museum is so popular and that you must purchase your tickets in advance…read more Luckily, I was able to purchase tickets before our trip to Rome, but they had only a limited number of tickets available for the time that we were going to be there. So if you are planning on going to Galleria Borghese, make sure to purchase your tickets in advance. We visited the Borghese in the afternoon during the week, and I think that was a great idea because it was pretty empty, and we had yet another chance to see everything with almost no one around. I'm not sure if it's always like that or if we got lucky. Either way, I was able to take my time to look at all the beautiful art pieces. Everything was so beautiful. I recommend going to this museum if you have the time; it's definitely worth it.

The Galleria Borghese or Borghese Gallery is an art gallery in Rome, Italy, housed in the former…read moreVilla Borghese Pinciana. At the outset, the gallery building was integrated with its gardens, but nowadays the Villa Borghese gardens are considered a separate tourist attraction. Such beautiful art and sculptures. What a breathtaking selection. Another must see while visiting Rome. TIP- Need to buy tickets for the gallery in advance, or by a 3rd party company. They sell out fast.

I had my first brunello ever 40 years ago that was their first vintage and fell in love with the…read morestyle. Visiting was a highlight for me made even better by my tasting with Lisa, who was very informative. She has been with Banfi for 24 years. I opted for the higher end tasting, which was the correct thing to do for me. Lisa also recommended a bird identification app produced at Cornell University that is quite comprehensive. That recommendation was prompted by a question about a flurry of activity of a species related to the swallows that used to dominate San Juan Capistrano.

Went here for a VIP tour. The tour start with a lunch in their taverna. The food was amazing. We…read morehad a full four course meal with a "cheese ball" starter, pasta as prima and veal as secondi with icrecream for desert. We have a great sampling of the vines from Banfi with the meal and great service. After the meal we went on a tour of the Banfi winery and ended up with a tasting. Our guide Paul did a fantastic job. This is a major brunello provider that goes back to 15th century with beautiful views. We loved the experience.