Gubbio
Gubbio is one of the oldest cities in Umbria, wonderfully preserved over the centuries and full of monuments that testify to its glorious past.
Lying on the slopes of Mount Ingino, Gubbio is one of the oldest cities in Umbria, wonderfully preserved over the centuries and full of monuments that testify to its glorious past.
Events and demonstrations in Gubbio: from 7 December until Epiphany, don’t miss the magnificent Christmas tree of Gubbio, the largest in the world as it has a height of 650 m!
The most typical event is that of the Corsa dei Ceri, which takes place annually on May 15, the eve of the feast of Sant’Ubaldo, patron saint of the city. The candles are three wooden “machines” about seven meters high, which have statues of St. Ubaldo (patron saint of masons), San Giorgio (traders) and Sant’Antonio abate (farmers) at the top.
The Crossbow Palio – It takes place on the last Sunday of May.
And a competition in medieval costumes, with two prizes, the “Palio” to the winner, the “Tasso” (target) to the second, and a historical procession.
Among the other events that enrich the cultural offer of Gubbio we point out: Gubbio Summer Festival (between July and August), Altro chocolate, food and wine festival (October), Isole, Gubbio music festival (July-September), Gubbio No Borders Italian Jazz Festival (August).
The National Market Exhibition of white truffles and agro-food products (late October-early November).