Gubbio is located in the north-eastern corner of Umbria, near the border with Marche, flanked by the Apennines on one side and the Tiber valley on the other. At the foot of Mount Igino, the town occupies a fertile and productive area crossed by the Camignano and Cavarello torrents which, since the pre-Roman era, has attracted rich and developed peoples and cultures. Nestled amongst the breath-taking landscapes and dense vegetation of a predominantly hilly area, this town seems to have fallen asleep and become frozen in time, like most of the other towns and villages in Umbria. Wherever you choose to enter the town through its incredibly well-preserved walls, you’ll feel like you’ve taken a step back in time, steeping yourself in the magical atmosphere of popular veneration and folklore that the townsfolk of Gubbio have kept alive and intact for centuries. Saint Ubaldo, patron saint of the town, and St Francis, who arrived in Gubbio to tame the famous killer wolf, are the object of sincere and profound devotion, transforming the town’s traditions into attractive and impressive events and experiences. This town is like a treasure trove: it contains ancient and modern arts and handicrafts, its genuine flavours of the past have blended successfully with modern tastes, adapting to the needs of the new generations, and it boasts unique architectural marvels, such as the supported platform-like structure of Piazza Grande, crowned by the beautiful Palazzo dei Consoli. Forged by the patronage of the Counts of Urbino, Gubbio offers traditions, history, culture, art and architecture to anyone who visits. Past and present, ancient and modern blend together in a way that only Umbria knows how!