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the emotion of a unique city

Welcome to Gubbio, one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Italy. Here you’ll find plenty of information to help you plan your visit and your stay in the capital of the ancient Umbrian people.
If you’re looking for authentic medieval charm, scenic walks in nature, a land rich in history, traditions, and neighborhood life—if you wish to meet a welcoming community that knows how to celebrate—then you’re in the right place. To truly get to know Gubbio, we recommend staying for a few days. In every season, there’s always something to discover and experience.

featured
events

Plan your visit to Gubbio during a special event!
From major traditional festivals to theater and music performances, from sporting events to food fairs, here is a selection of what’s happening today and in the upcoming days. Are you planning a stay in Gubbio? Let your passions guide you…


wine and food
“Gubbio terra di Tartufo” 44th White Truffle Market Exhibition
31/10/2025


culture
Feast of St. Martin – Greasy Tree
11/11/2025


culture
Giallo Natale
27/11/2025


culture, exhibitions
Francis and Brother Wolf: Art Tells the Legend
27/09/2025

all events
in calendar

Francesco
in Gubbio

The Franciscan Centenary represents a valuable opportunity to rediscover and enhance the deep bond between Saint Francis and the city of Gubbio, the setting of numerous significant episodes in the Saint’s life, including the encounter with the Wolf, which over time has become one of the strongest symbols of his message. Discover all the initiatives of the Franciscan Centenary.

Buses from Gubbio to
Assisi and Valfabbrica

For summer 2025 and for a part of 2026, two new bus routes have been introduced to support the many pilgrims walking the Franciscan Trail from Gubbio to Valfabbrica and Assisi, both for the Jubilee and to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis, which will be commemorated throughout 2026.

ancient and mysterious beauty

Ancient, rich in authentic traditions and fascinating local character, Gubbio has the beauty of a thousand-year-old sculpture carved in limestone and gently laid at the foot of the mountain by the hands of a wise God. Come and discover it…

History, Art, Culture

one day is not enough

Traditions and events

the true Eugubine heart

Nature and territory

well-being of body, mind, and spirit

Food and wine

taste and stay!

Artisanal intelligence

the hands that know how to create

Wedding

wedding in Gubbio

Festa dei Ceri

the most beautiful festival in the world

San Francesco e il lupo

a story of peace

Fountain of the Mad

“Si nn’ en matti ‘n ce li volemo!”

in Gubbio
all year round

From a school trip to a lovely long weekend, from that lifelong wish to visit Umbria for some relaxation to the decision to celebrate your wedding here—Gubbio is a place you can plan to visit any time of the year. Here you’ll find the most important and ongoing events. You can get more information by contacting our offices directly; we’ll be happy to assist you.

Festa
dei Ceri

may 15th

Festival
del Medioevo

september

The World’s Largest
Christmas Tree

december 7th

Festival, theatre, sport, local fairs

during the year

Palio della
Balestra

last Sunday of May

Torneo
dei Quartieri

august 14th

White Truffle
Market Exhibition

All Saints’ Day

The Traditional
Good Friday Procession

Good Friday

curiosity

What you won’t find in guidebooks or on the web, from the “Madmen’s Fountain” to the secret kissing spots

faq
for tourists

You’ll find crescia everywhere—stuffed with cold cuts, vegetables, and cheeses. Then there’s friccò, a delicious main dish made with chicken, lamb, and rabbit. Brustengo, a fried dough, often accompanies appetizers. Don’t miss the chickling pea soups and other legume-based dishes.
Depending on the time of year, there are traditional sweets worth trying: la vecchia (a shortcrust tart with jam) during mid-Lent, and castagnole (fried dough balls) at Carnival time. The Baccalà alla ceraiola is a typical dish served during the Festa dei Ceri.

In the upper part of the town, you’ll find the Carabinieri station (Palazzo Pretorio, which in reality is the Town Hall) and Piazza Grande, home to the bar where the famous chess games between Don Matteo and Marshal Cecchini took place.
In Piazza San Giovanni, you’ll find the church of the same name, which served as the exterior in the series, while the interior scenes were filmed in the Church of San Marziale, located at the end of Via XX Settembre.
In the end, nearly every corner of the historic center served as a backdrop for the adventures of the detective priest—see how many you can recognize!

At our office in Via della Repubblica, 15 you can get information about accommodation facilities along the route and also pick up a detailed map of the Gubbio–Valfabbrica–Assisi trail. This is the very path that Saint Francis took when he left Assisi after renouncing his father’s wealth, and it has been faithfully reconstructed through a careful study of Franciscan sources.
If you plan your trip in advance, by sending an email to turismo@comune.gubbio.pg.it you can receive a list of places to stay and a printed copy of the trail map. We also recommend visiting the websites www.caigubbio.it and www.ilsentierodifrancesco.it

Beautiful nature walks. There’s a playground-equipped park near the Roman Theatre and another one at the Vittorina area. The cable car ride to the top of the mountain is a favorite among both adults and children.
The permanent exhibition Extinction offers an exciting journey into the world of dinosaur extinction, featuring life-size models, authentic fossils, and multimedia installations that make complex scientific topics easy and fun to understand. The museum also organizes fun workshops on weekends and holidays.
Additionally, from October to May, the Sperelliana Library hosts creative workshops for children every Saturday afternoon, including art, games, theater, and storytelling activities.

There are many trails marked by the CAI (Italian Alpine Club) in the immediate surroundings of Gubbio (www.caigubbio.it). You can choose to leisurely walk along the “stradoni” where the Ceri are raced on May 15th; starting from the Cathedral, the path climbs up to the Basilica of Saint Ubaldo, offering a stunning view over the rooftops of the city.
From the Bottaccione Gorge, just outside the historic center, you can access the trail that runs above the ancient medieval aqueduct—a relatively easy route, provided you’re not afraid of heights.
Gubbio is also very close (about 15 km) to the Monte Cucco Regional Park, where you can find both easy trails and more challenging routes for experienced hikers. Don’t miss the descent into the cave—an unforgettable, heart-pounding adventure.

What to do
with children

Are you visiting Gubbio with your children? During the warmer months, you’ll find well-equipped parks, a beautiful public swimming pool with a lawn and sun umbrellas, and various opportunities for outdoor sports.

let yourself
be inspired

The ancient has never betrayed us, and for us, life is what the stone city has proclaimed for centuries—unchanging—as it rises from the plain up to Gubbio: houses leaning against one another, like people holding each other by the arm, moving forward together. Together, they embody the past, together, they await the future.

Angelo Maria Fanucci