St. Patrick’s Well (Pozzo di San Patrizio)
Orvieto, Italy
5 ticket options available · from $43.11 to $45.44 · free cancellation on 2 of 5
Tours, passes & combos at St. Patrick’s Well (Pozzo di San Patrizio)
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pozzo di San Patrizio Official | St. Patrick's Well, admission with CITY PASS card | $43.11 | View |
| GetYourGuide Free cancellation | Orvieto City Card for Local Attractions | $43.11 | View |
| Headout Free cancellation | 2023 | $43.11 | View |
| Tiqets | Orvieto City Pass | $45.44 | View |
| FindrHost | Orvieto City Pass | $45.44 | View |
Did you know?
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- Historical landmark in Orvieto, Italy
Visitor information
- Address: Piazza Cahen, 5B, 05018 Orvieto TR, Italy
- Phone: +39 0763 343768
- Official website: https://liveorvieto.com/blog/monumenti/pozzo-di-san-patrizio/
People also ask
What is the history of the well in Orvieto?
The Well of San Patrizio, a masterpiece of Renaissance engineering, was excavated by Pope Clement VII, who took refuge in Orvieto after "the Sack of Rome" by the imperial troops and the Lanzichenecchi, to supply the city with water in the event of a siege.
What movie was filmed in Orvieto?
La casa bruciata (The Burned House, 1998) by Massimo Sanno, starring Giulio Scarpati and Ornella Muti, as well as the popular TV series Il bello delle Donne, were also filmed in Orvieto.
Where is the eight story well in Italy?
One of the most visited places in Orvieto, the well of San Patrizio, whose construction was completed in 1537, is 54 m deep, consists of a double spiral staircase of 248 steps (about 20-30 minutes to go down and up), has a diameter of 13 m and is illuminated by 72 large windows. At the bottom is water.
Did the pope ever live in Orvieto?
Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, was the refuge of five popes during the 13th century: Urban IV (1261–1264), Gregory X (1271–1276), Martin IV (1281–1285), Nicholas IV (1288–1292) and Boniface VIII (1294–1303).
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