Gubbio, Italy

Gubbio, Italy

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Gubbio Italy

Gubbio is a town and comune in the far northeastern part of the Italian province of Perugia (Umbria). It is located on the lowest slope of Mt. Ingino, a small mountain of the Apennines. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Palazzo dei Consoli. Built in 1332 1337, this is an impressive public building. • The Festa dei ceri is a fantastic representation organized every year on 15th May. It consists of a crazy race of three big wooden candles, each weighing around 300 Kg, in the narrow streets of the city. • Basilica of St. Ubaldo. • Palazzo Ducale. An ancient palace that was restructured in the 15th Century in Renaissance style. • The Cathedral. This is a Gothic 14th century church. The façade, which was restored in the 16th century; has a beautiful Gothic portal and is richly decorated. Inside there are ten arches that support the roof. Contains some interesting paintings. • Piazza 40 Martiri. The piazza commemorates 40 people of Gubbio shot by German forces in June 1944. In the piazza is the church of St. Francis (S. Francesco), after St. Francis of Assisi Fountain of the Mad. • Roman Theatre. • Museo Civico, in the Palazzo dei Consoli. An archaeological museum and art gallery. Notable for the The Iguvine Tablets, which were seven bronze tablets discovered in Gubbio in 1444.
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Recommended airport
Perugia (PEG)
Points of interest
  • Statua di Sant'Ubaldo
  • Porta Vehia
  • Park of the Roman Theater
Nearby destinations
  • Perugia a 30.11 km
  • Assisi a 30.76 km
  • Cortona a 47.54 km