Description: Gubbio is a medieval town in the far Northeastern part of the Italian province of Perugia, (Umbria). It is located on the first slope of Mt. Ingino, a small mountain of the Apennines. Notable for its beauty, Gubbio is the most classic village of Umbria characterized by narrow streets, bridges, small piazzas and medieval quarters.

Sights and Attractions: The Roman Theater, built in the 1st century BC •  Roman Mausoleum • The massive Palazzo dei Consoli (14th C.), housing the museum with the Eugubine Tables •  Piazza Grande: Wide open place offering beautiful panoramic views • Palazzo and Torre Gabrielli • Duomo (Cathedral), built in the late 12th century with nice rose-window • The Palazzo Ducale(1470) • The Church of S. Francesco (13th C.) • The Church of Santa Maria Nuova preserving a 14th century fresco portraying, the so-called Madonna del Belvedere • The Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo, outside the city.


Museums: "Museo della Ceramica" (Ceramics museum)

Events: God Friday procession;  The "Corsa dei Ceri" , a spectacular race held every year on May 15; Palio della Balestra: Exciting competition of capable bowmen in period costumes (Late on May).


Typical products: Agricultural products, ceramics, wrought iron works, other local handicrafts.

Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Branca, Torre Calzolari, Spada, Padule, San Marco, Colpalombo, Carbonesca, Biscina, Belvedere, Scritto, Ponte D'assi, Cipolleto, Ferratelle, Semonte, Casamorcia, Raggio, Monteleto, Mocaiana, Monteluiano, San Martino in Colle, Loreto, Camporeggiano, Burano

Neighboring towns: Cagli, Cantiano, Costacciaro, Fossato di Vico, Gualdo Tadino, Perugia, Pietralunga, Scheggia e Pascelupo, Sigillo, Umbertide, Valfabbrica

Nearest airport: S. Egidio airport (km 40). www.airport.umbria.it

Distances: Ancona km 113 ; Arezzo km 90 ; Assisi km 50;  Bologne km 230 ; Fabriano km 35 ; Florence km 170 ;  Milan km 385 ; Naples km 433 ; Perugia  km 40 ; Rome km 200 ;  Siena km 110 ; Spoleto km 88 ; Terni  km 116 ;  Todi 80 km; Urbino km 70