
Todi is a city in the Province of Perugia, situated on a hillside overlooking the Tiber valley. It was originally founded by the Etruscans with the name of Tutere, which means
border town. The city enjoyed a period of great expansion in Roman times, taking the name of Colonia Julia Fida Tuder. It is renowned worldwide for being the birthplace of Jacopone De Benedetti (better known as Jacopone da Todi), the famous poet, in 1200.
A list of the most interesting places to visit when you are in Todi:
- Cathedral of the Annunciazione - Built between the XII and the XIV century in Romanesque-Gothic style, it is one of the most important churches of Umbria
- Bishop's Palace, adjacent to the Cathedral
- Palazzo dei Priori - Gothic building with a trapezoidal tower that dominates the side of the square which is opposite to the Cathedral
- Palazzo del Capitano - Also known as Palazzo Nuovo, it was built in 1293. It houses the Museum of Todi
- Palazzo del Popolo - Adjacent to the Palazzo del Capitano, it also houses the Museum of Todi. Built in Lombard Romanesque style, it is the oldest public building in the square, and is the historic seat of the Municipality as well
- Church of San Fortunato - Large Gothic church of the XIII century. In the crypt of the church there are the graves of 4 saints (including St. Cassian) and, on a wall, stands an oval fresco with a picture of Blessed Jacopone da Todi
- Temple of Santa Maria della Consolazione - Situated outside the city walls, it is a magnificent Renaissance church, perhaps built and designed by Bramante
- Church of St. Nicolò de Criptis - It was built in 1093 on a Roman amphitheater. The name criptis seems to derive from caves (crypts), very common in the area that supported the amphitheater
- Church of St. Filippo - Built between 1490 and 1507 by order of the Knights of St. John in Jerusalem
- Church of SS. Filippo and Giacomo
- Church of St.Stefano - It housed, according to tradition Tudertina, the relics of saints Felicissimo, Eraclio and Paolino
- Church of St. Ilario - The first mention of this church dates back to 1112
- Church of Santa Prassede, of the XIV century - With red and white stone facade
- Church of San Giorgio
- Convent of Montesanto
- Monastery of the Lucrezie
- Santa Maria in Cammuccia
- Church of the Santissimo Crocifisso
- Rocca - With important monumental remains