Todi

Todi is a small hilltown (pop. ~17,000) in Umbria. It overlooks the east bank of the river Tiber, and is both impressive from a distance and has impressive views from its centre. Both the town centre and the outskirts have fascinating buildings. As a town it began to boom after becoming a free commune in the 1200s and many of its interesting buildings date from that time.



Get in
Todi can be reached by car from Rome by taking the Autostrada in the direction of Florence and leaving it at Orte. Follow the E45 highway in the direction of Perugia and Todi is unmissable on the left of the road.

See


Away from Piazza del Popolo are to be found:

Do

 * The Todi Arts Festival takes place in September. You will need to be an Italian speaker to enjoy this.
 * The International Hot Air Balloon Grand Prix takes place in July. Out of competition, the balloons offer rides for around €70 a person.

Eat

 * La Scalette Great Italian food with reasonable prices.

Splurge

 * Tenuta di Canonica. On a hill overlooking Todi. Eleven rooms built into a structure that goes back to Roman times. From €150 {http://www.tenutadicanonica.com/eng/tenuta.php ]

Go next

 * Smallest theatre in the world. This is the claim of the 200-year-old Teatro della Concordia at Monte Castello di Vibio, 10 km north of Todi. It can be visited Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays between 10:00 and 12:30 and 16:00 to 18:30.
 * Between Perugia and Todi you can find Marsciano.