Comedians born in Orvieto

Rising dramatically on a plateau of volcanic tuff in southern Umbria, Orvieto is crowned by one of Italy's most spectacular Gothic cathedrals, its facade a mosaic of gold and carved stone. With Etruscan origins and a labyrinth of caves beneath the old town, it also lends its name to a well-known white wine. A magnet for visitors, this hill town supports cultural events where Italy's expanding stand-up comedy scene increasingly finds a stage.