WHAT WE RECOMMEND YOU SEE
DEFINITELY IN GUBBIO
3 PLACES THAT WILL FILL YOUR EYES AND HEART
Piazza Grande
The beating heart of the city, from this extraordinary example of a “hanging square” you can enjoy a splendid panorama of the valley.
Fountain of Fools
... from which the name Gubbio derives as “city of madmen”. According to an ancient tradition, the stranger who runs three laps around the fountain and accepts to be bathed with water becomes a citizen of Gubbio with the title of “Honorary Fool of Gubbio“understood as an ironic and playful person.
Roman Theatre and Antiquarium of Gubbio
One of the first things you will see as soon as you arrive in Gubbio is the Roman Theatre. It dates back to the 1st century B.C. and was one of the largest at the time; in fact, it could seat about six thousand spectators.
EVENTS IN GUBBIO
Gubbio offers a rich calendar of historical and cultural events throughout the year. Highlights include:
WHEEL RACE
15 MAY - One of the oldest folklore events in Italy, with the Corsa dei ceri (Candle Race) dedicated to Saint Ubaldo.
WHITE TRUFFLE EXHIBITION MARKET
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER - Celebration of local agri-food products, in Piazza Quaranta Martiri.
CHRISTMAS TREE
DECEMBER - Christmas events with the world's largest traditional Christmas tree.