Roman remains, a thriving ceramics trade, historical festivals and the artistic feats of a local painting school all find themselves packed together in the medieval alleyways of Gubbio (GOO-bee-yo; pop. 32,000). The town’s famous 300-100BC Eugubine Tablets, one of the only existing records of the ancient Umbrian language, offer a glimpse into Umbria’s history and provide important evidence of an Umbrian and Roman alliance against invading Etruscans. The town’s mountain backdrop offer unrivaled views, and serves as a convenient daytrip from Perugia for travelers who wish to avoid the high prices.
The nearest train station is in Fossato di Vico, 15km away and on the Rome-Ancona line. Trains run to Ancona (1hr., 14 per day, from €4.30), Rome (2hr., 12 per day, €10.12), and Spoleto (1hr ...more
A private garden and enthusiastic staff make Residenza di Via Piccardi , V. Piccardi 12, an ideal place to relax. Six comfortable rooms each have bath and TV. (☎ 075 92 76 108; e.biagiotti@tiscali ...more
Piazza Quaranta Martiri. In the middle of the piazza stretches the Giardino dei Quaranta Martiri (Garden of the 40 Martyrs), a memorial to those slain by the Nazis in reprisal for the assassination ...more
The annual Corsa dei Ceri, 900 years old and still going strong, takes place every May 15, the day of patron Saint Ubaldo’s death. Three ceri (candles) are carved like hourglasses and topped with ...more
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