Choose Your Next Travel | Book Flights, Hotels & Holidays Online: Gubbio

Gubbio Italy

Gubbio is a town and municipality located in the far northeastern part of the Italian province of Perugia (Umbria). It is situated on the lower slope of Mt. Ingino, a small mountain in the Apennines. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Consoli Palace. Constructed between 1332 and 1337, this is a remarkable public building. • The Festa dei ceri is an incredible event held annually on May 15th. It involves a wild race of three large wooden candles, each weighing around 300 Kg, through the city's narrow streets. • Basilica of St. Ubaldo. • Ducal Palace. An old palace that was remodeled in the 15th Century in Renaissance style. • The Cathedral. This is a Gothic church from the 14th century. The façade, which was restored in the 16th century, features a stunning Gothic portal and is richly decorated. Inside, ten arches support the roof. It houses some interesting paintings. • Piazza 40 Martiri. This square commemorates the 40 residents of Gubbio who were executed by German forces in June 1944. The square is home to the church of St. Francis (S. Francesco), named after St. Francis of Assisi. Also located here is the Fountain of the Mad. • Roman Theatre. • Civic Museum, located in the Consoli Palace. This is an archaeological museum and art gallery. It is particularly known for the Iguvine Tablets, a set of seven bronze tablets discovered in Gubbio in 1444.

Recommended airport

Perugia (PEG)

Points of interest

Nearby destinations

Gubbio, Italy

Gubbio Italy