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Tue-Sun winter)
holding a fine (if hardly overwhelming) collection of paintings, and a rather
more successful archaeological section - lots of old coins and ceramics.
The
cathedral
( 075 894 30 41; Piazza del Popolo; 8.30am-1pm & 3.30-6.30pm)
, at the
northwestern end of the square, has a magnificent rose window. You can skip it, however,
to visit two of Umbria's most impressive churches. The lofty
Tempio di San Fortunato
(Piazza
Umberto 1; 10am-1pm & 2.30-7pm summer, 10am-1pm & 2.30-5pm Wed-Mon winter)
has frescoes
by Masolino da Panicale and holds the tomb of Beato Jacopone, Todi's beloved patron
saint. Inside, make it a point to climb the
Campanile di San Fortunato
(adult/reduced €1.50/1;
10am-1pm & 3-6.30pm summer, 10.30am-1pm & 2.30-5pm winter, closed Mon)
, where views of the
hills and castles surrounding Todi await.
The postcard you've just written from the Piazza del Popolo? Most likely it's of Todi's
famed church, the late-Renaissance masterpiece
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Consolazione
(Via
della Consolazione; 9.30am-12.30pm & 2.30-6.30pm summer, 9.30am-12.30pm & 2.30-5pm Wed-Mon
winter)
. Inside, architecture fans can admire its geometrically perfect Greek cross design.
Festivals & Events
Todi Arte Festival
(
www.todiartefestival.com
)
Held for 10 days each September, this is a mixture of classical and
jazz concerts, theatre, ballet and cinema.
CULTURAL
Sleeping
San Lorenzo Tre
( 075 894 45 55;
www.sanlorenzo3.it
;
Via San Lorenzo 3; s €55-95, d €75-110, ste €85-150; )
Five
generations of the same family have lived at this 17th-century abode. Awaiting guests are
rooms full of character, with polished brick floors, delicately painted beams and carefully
chosen antiques. There's no TV, but books to browse, in keeping with the blissfully laid-
back vibe. Breakfasts are home-cooked and the garden terrace has magical views.
B&B
€
Fonte Cesia
( 075 894 37 37;
www.fontecesia.it
;
Via Lorenzo Leonj 3; s €80-120, d €90-219, ste €180-219;
)
Just south of the main square, this renovated 17th-century
palazzo
has great old-
world charm. The rooms are a bit small, but come with elegant antique touches, and some
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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