Gubbio

Gubbio is a lovely small walled medieval city in Umbria in central Italy. It is located to the northeast of Perugia on the slopes of Monte Ingino. The city's history dates back to the Pre-Roman era.

By train
In a country well-served by railways Gubbio is unusual in that the closest station, on the Rome-Ancona line, is 18 km away at Fossato di Vico station. There is a bus service from there. An alternative is to take the train to Perugia and take a bus from there (40 km).

By car
If coming from the north coast (e.g. if you were driving down the coast from Venice) leave the A14 Autostrada at Fano.

From the north on the A1 Autostrada, exit at Arezzo. From Rome and the south exit the A1 at Orte and follow signs to Perugia and then to Gubbio.

By plane
The airport at Perugia has flights from Milan and London Stansted.

Get around
Within the walls, traffic is restricted, so be prepared to walk, if you are physically able.


 * The Funivia. This is a very basic cable car in which you stand in a two-person cage. It takes you from the center, near Porta Romana, up to the Basilica of St. Ubaldo.

Do

 * The Festa dei ceri is a fantastic representation organized every year on 15 May. It consists of a crazy race of three big wooden candles, each weighing around 300 kg, in the narrow streets of the city.