For Gubbio’s Corsa dei Ceri, “Mad” Passion
Gubbio’s majestic 14th century, Palazzo dei Consoli towers proudly over Gubbio, magnificent from wherever you see it in Gubbio…… …and... View article
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In Gubbio, Doors for the Dead?
Gubbio is fully medieval, exclusively medieval. Very little has been taken away or renovated for it was built at a... View article
Gubbio, the “Second City of St. Francis”
St. Francis is inextricably linked to Gubbio – apart from the famed episode of the wolf – and the town... View article
That Campanone: the “Real Voice of Gubbio”
The bell tower is the focal point of any Italian town and the loyalty to one’s bell tower – that... View article
Gubbio’s Archaeological Treasure: the World’s First
When you arrive in the grandiose Piazza Grande of Gubbio, the majestic 14th-century civic building Palazzo dei Consoli, rises like... View article
Palazzo dei Consoli in Gubbio: Medieval Majesty
Viewed from practically wherever you are in Gubbio, Palazzo dei Consoli rises proudly as testimonial to Gubbio’s political objectives in... View article
Above Gubbio, the Basilica of Sant’Ubaldo on “the Chosen Hill”
The Basilica di Sant’Ubaldo is perched near the peak of Mt. Ingino, seeming to survey Gubbio spread out below. ... View article
Treasures on Piazza Filippo Silvestri, Bevagna
A few of Bevagna’s treasures face the Piazza Filippo Silvestri; certainly, the two churches – the Church of San Silvestro... View article
Bevagna’s San Silvestro: Roman Links
The main piazza of Bevagna, Piazza Filippo Silvestri, could almost be a theatrical setting – and has been a backdrop... View article
Arriving in Bevagna: Waterfalls, Washhouses – and a Warm Welcome
Just a couple parking lots are outside of Bevagna’s medieval walls. They’re free and just a few cars are parked... View article
Agenzia Viaggi Stoppini in Assisi handles all technical support for my guided visits (bus transportation, organization of meals, etc)