Gubbio
A medieval hill town of grey stone with an imposing Palazzo dei Consoli. Take the open-air “birdcage” cable car up Monte Ingino.
Gubbio is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Umbria. Its grey stone houses stack up the slope of Monte Ingino in tiers. At its heart stands the 14th-century Palazzo dei Consoli, which houses the civic museum and the Eugubine Tables, ancient bronze tablets inscribed in the Umbrian language. In front of the palace, the cantilevered Piazza della Signoria offers excellent views. A standing, open-air “birdcage” cable car takes visitors to the summit, where the Basilica of Sant’Ubaldo can be visited. Every year on May 15, the Festival of the Ceri takes place, when teams of strong men race uphill carrying wooden candles several meters tall. Gubbio is about 1 hour and 10 minutes by bus from Perugia.
Opening hours
Open all day; cable car approx. 10:00–18:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
- Rocca Maggiore (Assisi)
- Piazza del Comune & Temple of Minerva
- Assisi Cathedral (San Rufino)
- Basilica of Saint Clare
- San Damiano (Assisi)
- Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Eremo delle Carceri & Monte Subasio