ORBIS city intelligence

Buying in Orvieto: Ceramics by the Duomo and a Pork Butcher

Most of Orvieto’s shopping here is ceramics, so compare several shops before choosing a piece.

Ceramiche Giacomini: tableware and display pieces

The shop on Piazza Duomo lists tableware alongside decorative pieces such as vases and masks.S1 Ask how a piece was decorated and whether it is meant for the table or for display.

Fravolini Ceramiche: two family shops

The Fravolini family shows its ceramics in two shops on Via Duomo, so see both before deciding.S2

ShopArt Orvieto: local artisans

ShopArt sells work by local artisans, mostly ceramics but also frescoes and paintings on canvas or board, and its contact page takes enquiries about buying.S3S4

Antica Bottega Roticiani: butcher and bistro

Roticiani is a traditional butcher with a bistro serving local porchetta in sandwiches.S5 Buy cured meat last, and ask for it to be vacuum-packed if it has a journey ahead.