Perched on a hillside in northern Umbria, charming Gubbio has changed little since the Middle Ages. Its steep cobblestone streets, portals, fountains and beautiful views of the countryside below are beguiling. Be sure to visit the Piazza della Signoria and the 14th-century Palazzo dei Consoli. Every year on 15 May, Gubbio holds the traditional Race of the Ceri (Candles): Men race through the streets carrying enormous wooden poles (the "candles") with statues of saints balanced precariously on top. During the summer, classical plays are performed in the well-preserved Roman amphitheater. 105 mi/170 km southeast of Florence.
