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An in-depth tour of Umbria requires without a doubt a visit to Todi, in order to see the quaint streets, monuments and beautiful Medieval piazza of this ancient village, which over the centuries has preserved its charm from the Middle Ages. In the beginning of the 1990’s the University of Kentucky, using a series of qualifying parameters elected Todi ‘Ideal City’, a place where nature, man, history, and tradition all come together to reach a level of excellence recognized worldwide. Todi, all of a sudden, had become the most liveable city in the world.

It is thought that the city was originally founded by the Umbrians, and then became Etruscan between the 5th and 4th century B.C. with the name of Tutere. It was actually in this period that the first walls were built to enclose the city.
Under Roman rule Todi was given its own town council, but it was in the Middle Ages that the city began to develop an almost castle-like appearance. At that time, Todi was a very fierce enemy of the neighboring Orvieto. It became a free city-state in the 12th century and in this period we first began to see the creation of various prestigious monuments such the Palazzo del Capitano , the Palazzo dei Priori , the Duomo , and the extremely fascinating Chiesa di San Fortunato. Right outside of the city walls you can find two other marvellous buildings: the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and the Renaissance church Santa Maria della Consolazione. Also of great interest is the fortress sitting atop the highest point of the city (411 meters) that Pope Gregory IX had erected in 1373, but that several decades later, in 1503, was almost completely demolished.
Of the many manifestations it is worth mentioning the Festa di San Martino which falls on November 11th with the traditional market show displaying various artisan works, and then the Medieval Carnevale (carnival) during the months of January and February.

While passing through Todi you absolutely must not miss out on tasting the traditional local bread, pan nociato, which is a mouth watering roll made by using flour, water, salt, walnuts and cheese, and a perfect accompaniment with a glass of the famous Grechetto di Todi.

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