The history of Gubbio, in the north east of Umbria, is closely linked to the life of St. Francis and, in particular, to his encounter with the wolf which is believed to have taken place near the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria.
The Duomo, dedicated to St. Mariano and St. James (13th-14th century), was built at the foot of Monte Ingino on the site of a Romanesque church, whose remains can be seen to the right of the facade. It holds work by prominent 16th century artists from Gubbio and two organs that date to the same time.
Facing the Duomo is the Ducal Palace, built in the late 1400s by Duke Federico of Montefeltro, which conserves a faithful copy of his study and an inner courtyard featuring a series of rounded arches supported by decorated capitols and columns.
Piazza Grande offers a panoramic view and was the political centre of the town in the 14th century. Located here is Palazzo dei Consoli which, like the unfinished Palazzo Pretorio, was built at that time, when the town was rapidly expanding. It houses the Archaeological Museum, Pinacoteca (gallery) and Civic Museum which conserves the precious Tavole Eugubine (Iguvine Tablets), which date between the 3rd and 2nd centuries B.C.E., in what was once the chapel. The bell tower features the famous Campanone, smelted by Giovanni Battista Donati in 1769 and placed in Piazza Grande the following year.
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