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Todi Etruscan city founded in the eighth and seventh centuries BC by the Umbrian (who settled across the Tiber from the Todi Etruscan city founded in the eighth and seventh centuries BC by the Umbrian (who settled across the Tiber from the Etruscans) with the name of Tutere, meaning "border town". It developed especially between the fifth and fourth centuries Etruscans) with the name of Tutere, meaning "border town". It developed especially between the fifth and fourth centuries BC, when, in 340 BC, Roman became buy after the name of Colonia Julia Fida Tuder (I century BC), with the right to issue BC, when, in 340 BC, Roman became buy after the name of Colonia Julia Fida Tuder (I century BC), with the right to issue currency propria.Quando was ascribed to the tribe Clustumina were built the best and most beautiful Roman palaces. currency propria.Quando was ascribed to the tribe Clustumina were built the best and most beautiful Roman palaces. During the barbaric, Todi enters into oblivion (just or nothing is known of this period, and the little information that you During the barbaric, Todi enters into oblivion (just or nothing is known of this period, and the little information that you know are not certain), but according to some sources, the city was able to stop even Attila the Middle Ages was a free know are not certain), but according to some sources, the city was able to stop even Attila the Middle Ages was a free commune and then worship (under the Acts), before entering part of the State of Chiesa.Nel XII century the city commune and then worship (under the Acts), before entering part of the State of Chiesa.Nel XII century the city experienced a new urban expansion, stretching from the Castle of Alviano, south, at the Plan dell'Ammeto Marsciano on experienced a new urban expansion, stretching from the Castle of Alviano, south, at the Plan dell'Ammeto Marsciano on the north by sincrinale Martani east of the mountains to the Gorge Forello above the Tiber, for ovest.Nel 1244, the three the north by sincrinale Martani east of the mountains to the Gorge Forello above the Tiber, for ovest.Nel 1244, the three villages created by the artisan classes were surrounded by walls about 4 km long, with lots of doors and ramparts still villages created by the artisan classes were surrounded by walls about 4 km long, with lots of doors and ramparts still integre.Nel 1367 became independent, to become State of the Church, and began its decline from an lordship to another integre.Nel 1367 became independent, to become State of the Church, and began its decline from an lordship to another (such as Malatesta and Francesco Sforza.) Angelo Cesi transformed several areas of Todi, widening streets and (such as Malatesta and Francesco Sforza.) Angelo Cesi transformed several areas of Todi, widening streets and beautifying some palazzi.Oggi Todi is almost identical to medieval Todi, according to a press Giacomo Lauro of 1633.In beautifying some palazzi.Oggi Todi is almost identical to medieval Todi, according to a press Giacomo Lauro of 1633.In Following the restoration, many Todi became part of the Carbonari and Young Italy. Garibaldi, Todi repairs after the defeat Following the restoration, many Todi became part of the Carbonari and Young Italy. Garibaldi, Todi repairs after the defeat of the Roman Republic, ignited a new patriotism Todi Todi and many residents followed him, wearing the characteristic red of the Roman Republic, ignited a new patriotism Todi Todi and many residents followed him, wearing the characteristic red shirts until the Third War of Independence, during which many were arrested and died in battle. Todi Here at last he came shirts until the Third War of Independence, during which many were arrested and died in battle. Todi Here at last he came to Anita Garibaldi, pregnant and already in the grip of labor: a Shortly thereafter he died close to the Valli di Comacchio. to Anita Garibaldi, pregnant and already in the grip of labor: a Shortly thereafter he died close to the Valli di Comacchio. Chased by the Austrian army, Garibaldi was forced to fuga.Todi is also known for being the birthplace of Jacopone De Chased by the Austrian army, Garibaldi was forced to fuga.Todi is also known for being the birthplace of Jacopone De Benedetti (better known as Jacopone), a poet who composed dugentesco lauds historic as "O Lord, please."Benedetti (better known as Jacopone), a poet who composed dugentesco lauds historic as "O Lord, please."The old town, medieval, has the sacred buildings of prestige as the Co-Cathedral of the Annunciation, the church of San The old town, medieval, has the sacred buildings of prestige as the Co-Cathedral of the Annunciation, the church of San Fortunato and the convent of San Giovanni Battista. Outside the walls is the famous Renaissance church of Santa Maria of Fortunato and the convent of San Giovanni Battista. Outside the walls is the famous Renaissance church of Santa Maria of the consolation.the consolation.In the Cathedral of the Holy Annunciation is a painting of FerraIn the Cathedral of the Holy Annunciation is a painting of Ferraùù Faenza, inspired by Michelangelo, called The Last Faenza, inspired by Michelangelo, called The Last Judgement. In the crypt there is a museum.Judgement. In the crypt there is a museum.In the crypt of the church of San Fortunato, there is a tomb of 4 saints (including St. Cassian) and, on a wall in the wall, an In the crypt of the church of San Fortunato, there is a tomb of 4 saints (including St. Cassian) and, on a wall in the wall, an oval with the image of the fresco of the blessed Jacopone.oval with the image of the fresco of the blessed Jacopone.Of interest is the fortress, with its 411 m above sea level is the highest point of the city. The fortress was built by Pope Of interest is the fortress, with its 411 m above sea level is the highest point of the city. The fortress was built by Pope Gregory IX in 1373. For its construction was necessary to demolish some buildings nearby (the monastery of San Leucio Gregory IX in 1373. For its construction was necessary to demolish some buildings nearby (the monastery of San Leucio and some private houses of the Borgo di San Giorgio). After several years, in 1503, was demolished by order of King and some private houses of the Borgo di San Giorgio). After several years, in 1503, was demolished by order of King Ludwig of ActsLudwig of Acts

Since we are reaching Todi from TerniSince we are reaching Todi from Terni

We park the car to Nicchioni Romans outside the walls of TodiWe park the car to Nicchioni Romans outside the walls of Todi

Reach the center atraverso palliate wonderful Reach the center atraverso palliate wonderful streetsstreets

We arrive in Piazza del PopoloWe arrive in Piazza del Popolo

In Piazza del Popolo the wonderful In Piazza del Popolo the wonderful DuomoDuomo

The interior has three naves on colon and alternating pillars and covered with trusses, The interior has three naves on colon and alternating pillars and covered with trusses, contrary to the presbytery, which has a vaulted roof.contrary to the presbytery, which has a vaulted roof.On the right side opens the aisle with gothic pointed arches on.On the right side opens the aisle with gothic pointed arches on.The capitals of the columns are carved in Corinthian style. From one of these sticks out a The capitals of the columns are carved in Corinthian style. From one of these sticks out a curiously human head.curiously human head.More complex are the capitals of the pillars, sculptures of saints are placed on the side More complex are the capitals of the pillars, sculptures of saints are placed on the side facing the aisle. The quality of the sculptures is uneven. Some (St. Peter, St. Paul) are stubby facing the aisle. The quality of the sculptures is uneven. Some (St. Peter, St. Paul) are stubby and stiff.and stiff.Others, representing, S. John, the Virgin Mary, an angel, looks more refined in the pose of Others, representing, S. John, the Virgin Mary, an angel, looks more refined in the pose of the body and in the rendering of the clothes.the body and in the rendering of the clothes. The best known and most important quality is the most successful one depicting the bust of  The best known and most important quality is the most successful one depicting the bust of ChristChrist 

The Palazzo dei Priori is a building site in Todi Piazza del Popolo and today home The Palazzo dei Priori is a building site in Todi Piazza del Popolo and today home to some of the courts. Founded together with the nearby Palazzo del Capitano del to some of the courts. Founded together with the nearby Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo and, underwent an expansion between 1334 and 1347. The front has two Popolo and, underwent an expansion between 1334 and 1347. The front has two rows of windows made in 1513 in Renaissance style with arches around the rows of windows made in 1513 in Renaissance style with arches around the center. Above and left stands a bronze John of Gigliaccio in 1339 depicting the center. Above and left stands a bronze John of Gigliaccio in 1339 depicting the Eagle of Todi.Eagle of Todi.The tower, with a trapezoidal base, was built between 1369 and 1385.The tower, with a trapezoidal base, was built between 1369 and 1385.The interior houses several frescoes from the fourteenth centuryThe interior houses several frescoes from the fourteenth century

The city of Todi is dominated by an imposing monument at the top of the hill. This The city of Todi is dominated by an imposing monument at the top of the hill. This is a magnificent temple with a bell tower that stands high in the sky for its daring is a magnificent temple with a bell tower that stands high in the sky for its daring architecture and solemn (currently visited and from where you can enjoy a unique architecture and solemn (currently visited and from where you can enjoy a unique 360-degree panorama of the city and surrounding areas360-degree panorama of the city and surrounding areas

'Porta Perugina' is a bastion whose massiveness reminds 'Porta Perugina' is a bastion whose massiveness reminds you how warlike Todi was in the middle ages.you how warlike Todi was in the middle ages.

Returning to our hotel vcino Terni admire the scenery of the film Pinocchio. Returning to our hotel vcino Terni admire the scenery of the film Pinocchio. This was done by Benigni film actor and directorThis was done by Benigni film actor and director

The trip was too short for my health problems. Come back soon and Tina The trip was too short for my health problems. Come back soon and Tina AntonioAntonio

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