In November 1999, we took several day trips from Florence to the hill cities of the Civita, Orvieto and Seina.  

Each a hilltop city offers considerable culture while maintaining its regional identity.  Some of these streets have changed little since medieval times.  The Civita, now occupied primarily by archeologists,  illustrates a sense of continuity with the past and the defensive goals of the city founders.  

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Civita

Religious shrine near the entrance to the Civita.

Views of the Civita.

Remains of a church near the main entrance of the Civita.

Civita street scene.

Orvieto

Duomo.

Nativity scene illustrated on wall of duomo in Orvieto. 

View from Orvieto.

Seina

Duomo