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May 19, 2024

　　This tufa-brick church at the western end of town is one of Orvieto's oldest, dating from 1004. A solemn example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture, it boasts some wonderful 12th to 15th-century frescoes and a notable marble altar from 1170.

　　In front of the church, you can enjoy expansive views of the countryside from the town walls.

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