Ancient cities of Umbria, Gubbio once born on the slopes of Mount Ingino. Founded by the Umbrians, certainly came into contact with populations of Etruscan origin, given the proximity of the territories. Today is a little pearl Gubbio in Umbria, surrounded by green and white snow in the colder months. An atmosphere steeped in history and Middle Ages, the period to which the village seems to have been strongly linked. While giving the idea of ​​being a small settlement, is a municipality has 32,647 inhabitants, is located in the province of Perugia and the surface of the occupied territory is very large. The largest of the entire region. Monuments that attract the interest of the visitors are usually the Palazzo dei Consoli, Gothic, before which there is a large square facing overlooking the town. Since 1901 the building held the position of the Civic Museum, where works of archaeological interest is added an interesting art gallery. Yet to visit the Roman Theater and the Museum of Roman Gate. Fascinating the possibility of reaching the summit of the mountain at whose foot the village is growing thanks to a ride by funicular. Gubbio is to remember that traditionally is defined as the City of the Mad, with a tradition that probably refers to the unpredictability of eugebini. Who makes three turns of the basin of the Fountain of the Mad it is usual to grant honorary citizenship and driver's license Fool. As we mention events not to miss the Festa dei Ceri, in honor of the patron saint, St. Ubaldo. It is held every year on May 15. The Palio of the Crossbow but is held the last Sunday of that month. And since 2004 the beautiful city hosting the event known as the Altrocioccolato.

Claudia Zedda

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