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Gubbio from the Basilica di Sant'Ubaldo

  • Best timeLate afternoon and golden hour, when the west-southwest view front-lights the town facades
  • Best seasonLate spring (May) and autumn (September-October)

Reached by the open-cage funicular up Monte Ingino, the terrace by the Basilica di Sant'Ubaldo looks down over the grey-stone medieval town of Gubbio, with Piazza Grande, the Palazzo dei Consoli and the rooftops spread below against the Umbrian hills.

Practical information for Gubbio from the Basilica di Sant'Ubaldo · Last updated June 2026
Best time Late afternoon and golden hour, when the west-southwest view front-lights the town facades
Best season Late spring (May) and autumn (September-October)

Shooting notes

Equipment
24-70mm zoom for the panorama, a 70-200mm to compress the rooftops, and a wide-angle in Piazza Grande.

Weather through the year in Umbria

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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Umbria.

When to visit

Late afternoon and golden hour, when the west-southwest panorama front-lights the grey-stone town below.

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Gubbio from the Basilica di Sant'Ubaldo

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