by Margie Miklas

Orvieto is one of the coolest places in Italy. Built on a tufa in Umbria this medieval town is full of surprises. While I was there I decided on a whim to check out Saint Patrick's Well, also known as "Pozzo di San Patrizio." The 16th century was an unsafe time in Rome, and Orvieto was considered to be a convenient place of refuge for Pope Clement VII.

Since a reliable water supply was a necessity, the well was commissioned in 1527 and completed ten years later by the Florentine architect, Antonio da Sangallo. After purchasing a ticket for five euros I began the descent down one of the spiral staircases of 248 steps.

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Fonte: L'italo-Americano