Wedding in Gubbio: Choosing to get married in Gubbio is an excellent idea if you are a lover of ancient medieval villages and the charm that distinguishes them. This town located on the border with the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines will in fact conquer you with its beautiful churches and palaces in white and gray sandstone.
It is a perfect destination for a destination wedding in Umbria, able to transport you as if by magic to a distant era. The most interesting aspect of wedding in Gubbio is in fact that the buildings here have remained virtually identical to how they were in the Middle Ages. Getting married in this village therefore allows you to live a romantic experience out of time, surrounded by a suggestive landscape.
Let’s see some ideas for organizing a wedding in Gubbio and some curiosities about the place.
Ideas for the location
In Gubbio it is possible to organize weddings with both religious and civil rites. The town is full of churches, of which the most important is certainly the Cathedral, dedicated to Saints Mariano and Giacomo. This is an architectural masterpiece dating back to the 13th century, inside which you can admire numerous paintings by 16th century artists.
Other equally beautiful churches are also:
• The Basilica of Sant’Ubaldo, dedicated to the patron saint of the city
• The Church of Santa Maria Nuova
• The Church of San Francesco
For a civil wedding in Gubbio, the ideal location could be Palazzo Pretorio, a majestic 14th century building, which is now the seat of the town hall of Gubbio. Inside there are three large rooms, which are made available for the organization of ceremonies.
But it doesn’t stop there. In the surroundings of Gubbio you can find several medieval fortresses and castles, which can be a splendid setting for a fairytale wedding. Eg
• The Castle of Baccaresca, located in the hills, from which you can admire an enchanting panorama
• The Castle of Rosciano, with a large garden for the reception
If, on the other hand, you prefer something more modern to medieval charm, Gubbio finally offers numerous hotels.
Here you can combine the beauty of a wedding in an ancient building with the comfort of a luxury stay, thus creating a one-of-a-kind destination wedding.
Tips and curiosities
Getting married in Gubbio also allows you to fully enter the popular traditions of the place and, why not, to have fun. Perhaps not everyone knows, for example, that Gubbio is nicknamed “the city of candles”, because every year on May 15th the inhabitants celebrate the Festa dei Ceri.
On this occasion, tradition has it that the statues of the three saints Ubaldo, Giorgio and Antonio Abate are raised and transported through the streets of the city, up to the Cathedral. Organizing your wedding in Gubbio on this occasion is a wonderful idea to be able to attend this traditional festival, thus immersing yourself in the folklore of the city.
For a more adventurous experience, a quad bike excursion is recommended, during which you can enter nature and admire the beautiful landscapes offered by the Umbria region. It is even possible to participate in a fun team treasure hunt, which will make your wedding even more fun and original.
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