Todi is a gorgeous Umbrian town perched on a hill of about 460 meters tall.

Its origins go back even to the 7th century. BC Its strategic location in the domain of media valle del tevere made an urban centre rich and culturally active also during the medieval period.Todi in fact, born long before the Roman Empire, and was of passage and the border between the Umbrian peoples and populations: the Etruscan Word Todi seems to derive in fact from the Latin "tutere" meaning border. 
In the history of Todi deepen this aspect of our city.

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Todi is famous for being the birthplace of Jacopone da Todi: medieval poet (world-famous la laude "Pianto della Madonna") and deep religious spirit, beatified only after his death because in contrast to Pope Boniface VIII He was arch-enemy, which cost him a harsh imprisonment in jail for many years sottorraneo of the convent of San Fortunato in Todi Todi has risen to ... the headlines a few years thanks also to a scholarAmerican Richard Levine of the University of Kentucky, which he defined as the city more sustainable planet.

Todi is located in a lovely location, in the Centre of Umbria, and then a short distance from the most important centres in the region as Perugia which is half an hour's drive away, Terni (25 min drive), Assisi (about 40 min) and Orvieto (30 minutes drive). Further away are Gubbio, Spoleto and Norcia.
To reach Todi with the car follows the A1 and exit to Orte for those coming from South, exit Valdichiana to whoever runs the motorway from the North, and in both cases then take the E/45 until junction of Todi San Damiano.Other signs for Todi are here.

WHERE TO PARK IN TODI?

Who arrives in Todi in the car especially in the weekend will probably access to the historic centre. For this reason, unless you have a reservation in a hotel in the historical centre, you must park their car in the large port parking Orvieto and then take the elevator angle which will take you in a huff at less than 200 meters from the square, enjoying a magnificent panorama from above.This map will help you find the way of parking.http://www.sitodi.net/plugins/system/jcemediabox/img/zoom-link.gif); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; display: inherit; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; ">

WHAT TO SEE IN TODI?

Todi as many other cities of Umbria and riccca of history and culture. Its origins date back to the 8th-7TH century b.c. and was a border area between Etruscan and ethnic populations of the umbri. The word Todi indeed seems to derive from Latin"tutere" meaning border. You can see evidence of the passage of the Etruscans in the City Museum and art gallery in the Museum site in Eagle's nest (the place where the legend that was left a tablecloth from an eagle to indicate the exact place where to build the city). The Eagle with a drape between the claws is the coat of arms of the city of Todi.

The business card that welcomes all tourists when they come to visit Todi is the beautiful Church of the Consolation , attributed to Bramante. A Greek cross Church in Renaissance style.

Toother churches and monuments to see in historic center of Todi are:

• The Church of San Fortunato
• The Square
• Palazzo dei Priori, the captain of the people
• The Roman cisterns
• The Cathedral of Todi
• The Museo Pinacoteca Comunale
• The Monastero delle Lucrezie and lapidary Museum
• Fonte Scannabecco

Where to eat in Todi?

I'm from Todi and I assure you that the overall quality of restaurants in Todi is good.The Restaurants of the historic centre are on board to enjoy the Restaurant Jacopone "mess Jacopone" an exclusive recipe of this restaurant and very famous. It's a first course with tortelloni and stuffing. http://www.sitodi.net/plugins/system/jcemediabox/img/zoom-link.gif); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; display: inherit; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; ">The second dish tastier and typical Umbrian restaurant does, under the voltoni of municipal buildings: the delicious palombe (book). Other restaurants to take into consideration the historical centre are the Cavour Restaurant has a beautiful terrace from which you can enjoy a magnificent panorama (good pizza) restaurant catering, the restaurant "bread and wine".

If you come to Todi shouldn't miss a gelato Bar Pianegiani, one of the best artisanal ice cream all over Umbria and not only. Small pizzas and Rotisserie at the "Alley", near the Teatro Comunale or pizzeria from Italy near the fountain of Rua.

Where to stay in the historical centre of Todi

If you have decided to spend a weekend in the city of Jacopone you'll be looking for a place where to sleep at night.The town of Todi, just a few steps from the piazza there is l' Hotel Fonte Cesia is an excellent 4 star hotel with adjoining restaurant; residence San Lorenzo dìepoca. Cheaper but comfy accommodations at casa per ferie Casa Crispolti in via Santa Prassede, the repairing sisters Monastery in Borgo and finally a bed and breakfast: the ancient village houses.
If you don't have any prefrenza there are many hotels, holiday cottages , bed and breakfast accommodation just outside the historic centre of Todi for all tastes and all budgets