- The city is famously known as the 'City of Fools' due to a tradition where one can earn an official 'Fool's License' by circling the Fontana del Bargello three times.
- The Corsa dei Ceri, held every May, is one of the oldest folklore events in Italy, featuring participants who race through the streets carrying massive wooden structures uphill.
- Gubbio preserves the Eugubine Tablets, a collection of seven bronze plates written in the ancient Umbrian language, which are vital for understanding the extinct Italic dialects.
- The city's urban plan is almost entirely medieval, having avoided significant modern structural redesigns that altered other historical Italian centers.
About Gubbio
Gubbio is one of the oldest medieval towns in Italy, characterized by its distinctive dark grey limestone architecture and steep, terraced layout against the slopes of Mount Ingino. The city is renowned for its preservation of the Palazzo dei Consoli, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that dominates the town's central piazza. Visitors frequently access the heights of the mountain via the Funivia Colle Eletto to visit the Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo, which houses the remains of the city's patron saint. The landscape is further defined by the ruins of the Parco archeologico del teatro romano di Gubbio, reflecting the city’s deep roots in the Roman era.
Highlights of Gubbio
The places our editors single out — and why they're worth your time.
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This monumental building serves as the city's civic heart and houses an important archaeological collection.
Temples
Located at the peak of Mount Ingino, it houses the urn containing the body of Saint Ubaldo.
Natural attractions
This cable car system offers a rapid, scenic ascent to the summit of Mount Ingino.
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Explore the well-preserved ruins of a massive first-century Roman amphitheater located just outside the city walls.
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A significant religious site built at the location where tradition states Saint Francis tamed a local wolf.
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Admire the remnants of the medieval water system that once sustained the city's industrial operations.
Parks
A peaceful green space that provides an alternative perspective of the city's defensive stone walls.
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Visit this Renaissance palace to see its refined courtyard and connections to the Federico da Montefeltro era.
Top things to do in Gubbio
The 105 highest-rated places in Gubbio, ranked by travellers.
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The Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo sits atop Mount Ingino, overlooking the medieval city of Gubbio at an altitude of approximat...
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The Palazzo dei Consoli is a 14th-century Gothic civic palace serving as the defining architectural landmark of Gubbio....
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The Funivia Colle Eletto is a unique aerial cableway system connecting the historic center of Gubbio to the summit of Mo...
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Parco Regionale del Monte Cucco is a protected area in the Umbria-Marche Apennines known for the Grotta di Monte Cucco,...
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The Monastery of Fonte Avellana is a historic Camaldolese hermitage located on the slopes of Mount Catria in the Marche...
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The Burri Collection at the Ex Seccatoi del Tabacco in Città di Castello houses a monumental assembly of works by Albert...
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The Parco archeologico del teatro romano di Gubbio features a large first-century BC Roman theater constructed from loca...
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Parco del Teatro Romano in Gubbio is a public green space located immediately adjacent to the first-century BC Roman the...
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Castle Brancaleoni is a late-Renaissance fortification located in the heart of the village of Piobbico, situated at the...
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The Chiesa di San Francesco in Gubbio is a 13th-century Gothic church built on the site where Saint Francis of Assisi fo...
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Plan your visit to Gubbio
May, to coincide with the traditional Corsa dei Ceri festival, or during the early autumn months for milder hiking weather.
2 days, which allows sufficient time to traverse the steep historic center and explore the main hillside monuments.
The historic center is strictly pedestrian, with many streets consisting of stairways and steep inclines, while the Funivia Colle Eletto provides access to upper elevations.
Stay within the historic medieval walls to remain within walking distance of the main piazzas and landmarks.
Mid-range, as the city offers a variety of locally-run guesthouses and restaurants that cater to regional tourism.
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Aventuro lists 105 curated attractions in and around Gubbio, ranked by traveller ratings.
Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo, Gubbio is the highest-rated place to visit in Gubbio right now.
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