There is a distinctive feature of this area that reflects its deeply spiritual nature and lends itself well to a form of tourism that values silence, contemplation, and mindfulness. In the Eugubine territory and its surroundings, there are several places worth visiting if you appreciate this kind of travel—one that embraces slow rhythms, tranquility, introspection, and spirituality.

Hermitage of Sant’Ambrogio in Gubbio

Founded around 1300, the Hermitage of Sant’Ambrogio is located along the Bottaccione Gorge and served as a place of retreat and prayer for Franciscan friars who sought a life of contemplation and devotion. Even today, the hermitage radiates an atmosphere of peace and serenity, with its simple stone structures blending harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. The interior of the hermitage is not always open to visitors, so visits must be arranged in advance.

The site is managed by the order of the “Sisters of the Little Testament.”
For information: Suor Agnese +39 327 827 3609 / Suor Daniela +39 329 719 9958

Abbey of San Bartolomeo di Camporeggiano

Located in the municipality of Gubbio, 18 km from the town center, this beautiful Romanesque-style abbey dates back to the year 1000. The site is well worth a visit. Although it has undergone restorations and modifications over the centuries, it still retains the charm and atmosphere of the medieval period, bearing witness to the life of the monks who once dedicated themselves here to prayer, work, and study.

Monastery of Fonte Avellana

The Monastery of Fonte Avellana, a 24-minute drive from Gubbio, is located on the border between Umbria and Marche, in the Umbrian-Marche Apennines. Founded in the 11th century by Saint Romuald, Fonte Avellana has a long and rich history of monastic and contemplative life. The monastery is open to the public and hosts events, retreats, and study days.

Abbey of San Salvatore di Montecorona

The Abbey of Montecorona is located 28 km from Gubbio in the direction of Umbertide. Nestled at the foot of Monte Acuto and founded in the 12th century by the Vallombrosan monks, it boasts a thousand-year history of monastic and contemplative life. Still today, this place remains a center of prayer and reflection, where visitors can immerse themselves in spirituality and the peace of the surrounding woods.