Gubbio owes its popularity as one of Umbria’s most beautiful towns to its old quarter and picturesque streets, the sloping alleyways and the wealth of historical buildings. The atmosphere is so special that it has been chosen as main setting for “Don Matteo”, a famous Italian TV series.
There is so much beauty to see on your trip to Gubbio that you will probably not get round everything just in one day:
Duomo of Gubbio (also known as Basilica of Santi Mariano and Giacomo martiri). Its plain façade conceals a number of valuable works by local 16th century artists.
Opposite the Duomo stands Palazzo Ducale, a Renaissance-style building erected for Duke Federico of Montefeltro.
Piazza Grande square also boasts Palazzo dei Consoli palace, home to the municipal museum. Palazzo dei Consoli also showcases the famous Tavole Eugubine, the most outstanding document written in ancient Umbrian language.
A spectacular venue that, still nowadays, like in the 1st century BC when it was built, presents major events.
Combine culture with pleasure and take the cableway from the town centre to the mountain dominating Gubbio. Here you will find the Basilica of Sant’ Ubaldo, the local patron saint.
Wander along the narrow streets in the centre and you will be charmed by the variety of arts & crafts shops, including blacksmith workshops.
In addition, Gubbio boasts Umbrian wine & food at its best, with typical products like crescia sul panaro (a special type of focaccia bread) and different truffle dishes.
