The seven Iguvine Tablets are considered the most important surviving texts in any ancient Italic language.
The palace is constructed on a massive vaulted substructure known as the 'arengario', which supports the entire Piazza Grande.
The structure was built as a symbol of defiance against the surrounding feudal lords and to house the city's magistrates.
The building's unique design features a double-arched facade that remains largely unchanged since its completion in 1339.
The palace houses a notable collection of medieval pottery and Renaissance-era ceramic artifacts recovered from local digs.
The Palazzo dei Consoli is a 14th-century Gothic civic palace serving as the defining architectural landmark of Gubbio. It houses the Civic Museum, which preserves a collection centered on regional history and local archeology. The building stands on an artificial terrace, the Piazza Grande, built specifically to connect the palace to the urban fabric. It was designed by Angelo da Orvieto and completed in the 1330s to symbolize the political autonomy of the Gubbio commune. The museum’s most significant collection is the Iguvine Tablets, a series of seven bronze plates inscribed in the ancient Umbrian language. The structure maintains original medieval defensive features, including crenelated walls and a massive stone facade. Its interior galleries document the transition from the ancient Umbri civilization to the medieval period. Visitors can explore the preserved council chambers and administrative halls that reflect the city's historical governance.
From the center of Piazza Grande, capturing the full facade of the palace against the hillside backdrop.
Visit the bell tower gallery for an expansive view of the Gubbio rooftops and the surrounding Apennine mountains.
Check the museum's website for temporary exhibitions that often display private collections of historic Umbrian art.
Look for the medieval water clock and specialized heating systems once used to manage the building's climate.
Do not attempt to climb the exterior stone walls or sit on the historical peripheral benches of the piazza, which are protected.
Conservative dress is recommended; flash photography is prohibited inside the exhibition halls containing ancient artifacts.
