Saint Patrick's Day – St. Patrick's Well
When St. Patrick's Well lights up green
About Saint Patrick's Day Orvieto
Orvieto and St. Patrick, a deep connection
Few people know that Orvieto's most curious monument – the famous St. Patrick's Well, a masterpiece of Renaissance engineering commissioned by Pope Clement VII and designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger – owes its name to the legend of the patron saint of Ireland. It is from this connection that Orvieto's celebration of Saint Patrick's Day is born, which for four days intertwines local tradition and Irish culture in the heart of the Umbrian city.
The well turns green
During the event, St. Patrick's Well is illuminated in green, the symbolic colour of Ireland, and hosts an exhibition of Orvieto lace. The guided tours "Between history and legend", curated by Coop Culture, accompany visitors in discovering the history and myths linked to the monument.
Lace and tradition
At Palazzo Bisenzi, the exhibition "Meeting Ireland" is held, which dialogues between Italian and Irish lace and embroidery, with traditional clover-themed lace from various regions and demonstrations of Irish techniques. Completing the programme is the performance by the Gruppo Sbandieratori e Musici dei Quartieri of Orvieto, which brings the city's folklore to the square. A festival that, in the Municipality of Orvieto (Province of Terni), unites local identity and international scope.
Saint Patrick's Day Orvieto — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Saint Patrick's Day in Orvieto took place from Saturday, March 14 to Tuesday, March 17, with St. Patrick's Well illuminated in green and an exhibition of Orvieto lace. At Palazzo Bisenzi, the exhibition "Meeting Ireland" compared Italian and Irish clover-themed lace and embroidery, with special guest Veronica Stuart from the Cork School and workshops on traditional Irish techniques. The "Between history and legend" guided tours and the performance by the Gruppo Sbandieratori e Musici dei Quartieri completed the programme.
Programme Saint Patrick's Day Orvieto 2026
March 14 – 17, 2026
- St. Patrick's Well illuminated in green with an exhibition of Orvieto lace (daily)
- Palazzo Bisenzi (10 am-1 pm / 3 pm-7:30 pm) — Exhibition "Meeting Ireland": clover-themed lace and embroidery, guest Veronica Stuart (Cork School), workshops on Irish techniques
Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15
- 4:00 PM — Guided tours "Between history and legend" from St. Patrick's Well (by Coop Culture; €7 + reduced entry, booking at 0763 343768)
Sunday, March 15
- 3:00 PM — Performance by the Gruppo Sbandieratori e Musici dei Quartieri
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Practical information — Saint Patrick's Day Orvieto
Locations
St. Patrick's Well and Palazzo Bisenzi (exhibition, opening hours 10 am-1 pm and 3 pm-7:30 pm), Orvieto.
Tours and bookings
Guided tours "Between history and legend" by Coop Culture: cost €7 plus reduced entry to the Well, mandatory booking at 0763 343768. Exhibition info: 340 1458327.
How to get there
Orvieto is on the Rome-Florence railway line; from the station, the funicular goes up to the historic centre. By car, take the Orvieto exit from the A1 motorway.
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