| Todi, Italy | | | | The construction of the convent began in 1292 and |
| Todi, Italy was built on the ruins of an Etruscan town, | | | | was completely finished in 1463. |
| which can be seen through the Etruscan arches, | | | | The University of Kentucky described Todi as the |
| medieval buildings, and Roman cisterns that dot the | | | | "most livable town on earth" recently because of is |
| town. Here you will find some of the oldest public | | | | majestic hilltop location, climate, size of the town, and |
| buildings in all of Umbria. There are various beliefs in the | | | | its unique relationship with its surroundings. |
| origin of the name of Todi, some believe that the | | | | As you walk through the ancient streets of Todi, you |
| name is derived from the Eturian "tudicolare" or from | | | | will stand in awe at the charming winding streets, stone |
| "tutus" which translates to mean a fortified place. | | | | buildings, arches, medieval wells, the rolling hills and |
| Some of the unique and oldest buildings include the | | | | magnificent views of hills, mountains, and valleys that |
| Palazzo del Capitano, Palazzo del Popolo, and Palazzo | | | | surround this quaint and adorable town. |
| dei Priori, which are located in the main area of town | | | | As you stroll through the Todi you will be able to |
| known as the Piazza del Popolo. These three unique | | | | envision ancient times beginning with the three walls |
| 11th century buildings are still in use today | | | | that surround Todi which were built during Etruscan, |
| The Piazza del Popolo is one of the most popular | | | | Roman, and Medieval times and the third wall that |
| town centers in all of Italy. Among the other awesome | | | | dates back to the 13th century. This third wall can be |
| buildings in the Piazza, which attracts attention, includes | | | | viewed by walking from the Consolazione Church to |
| the Museo Civico e Pinacoteca that is home to many | | | | Porta Romana. |
| unique artifacts such as rare Etruscan coins and 16th | | | | The most popular attraction is the temple of St. Mary |
| century Italian paintings. If you venture from the main | | | | of the Consolation, which is the first building you will |
| Piazza, you will soon find the Convent of S. Fortunato, | | | | see as you enter this ancient town. It has been |
| which has a unique gothic style and was built in honor | | | | recorded that this temple was a project of the famous |
| of Saint Fortunato who was the patron bishop of Todi | | | | architect Bramante. |
| that lived here during the middle of the 6th century. | | | | |