Well of St. Patrick, Orvieto

Well of St. Patrick, or in Italian, Pozzo di S. Patrizio, is one of Orvieto's most precious historic treasures. The ancient cylindrical shape well was built during the 16th century, aiming to ensure the city will survive sieges or disasters, by men or by nature. The well was built upon the request of Pope Clement VII, who found shelter in Orvieto at the turbulent times of the Sack of Rome in 1527.