
Roundtrip form Spina to Perugia Gubbio en Monte Cucco

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Last edit: 09-11-2022
No motorized traffic is allowed in the historic towns. It is best to park your motorcycle on the edge parking. We received the following tip from the police: if you do not park your motorcycle within the blue-lined parking spaces, you can park for free. The local roads are in bad condition. Different speed limits apply to this. This varies from 30 km/h to 70 km/h.
Perugia is the capital of Umbria. A visit to this city should therefore not be missed when you are in the region. The Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the Palazzo del Priori, Salsa dei Notari and the Rocca Paolini are some of the main attractions the city has to offer. Gubbio is known for its Parco del Teatro Romana, the Palazzo dei Consoli and the Cattedrale dei Santi Mariano e Giacomo. This ride also goes through and past the Park of Monte Cucco. This nature reserve is located in the northeast of the region on the border with the Marches. This ride certainly deserves 5 stars, even if the secondary roads are not always in good condition.
Verdict
Duration
11h 42m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
200.01 km
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Piazza Grande Gubbio
Refueling is possible after 10 km.
Perugia was founded more than 3000 years ago by the Etruscans. Beautiful historic buildings such as the stately Corso Vannucci and Piazza IV Novembre, but also small alleys and cozy terraces make Perugia an absolute must-see destination. It is also a modern city with an international university, a mini-metro and underground escalators that partly run through ancient tunnels and then take you back up to the city center: a lively student city with all kinds of bars, nice restaurants and small traditional boutiques in atmospheric streets. .
The Rocca Paolina was built as a military fortress and was a symbol of his papal power for Pope Paul III Farnese. The fortress was built but in 1860 razed to the ground by the citizenry. Only the underground part of the fortress was spared and you can visit it every day.
The huge San Domenico Basilica is best known for its life-size stained glass window, a stunning work of art and the second largest stained glass window in Italy. When visiting this basilica, you should definitely not miss the Archaeological Museum of Umbria.
Perugia's town hall is located in the Palazzo dei Priori. This impressive Gothic-style building is one of the landmarks of Piazza IV Novembre. The palace deserves a visit for its magnificent frescoes alone, but the top floors of the Palazzo dei Priori also house the National Gallery of Umbria. This gallery has the largest collection of works of art in the area. Of course, the Perugian painters Pinturicchio and Perugina are also well represented here.
From the Piazzo IV Novembre you overlook the Duomo di Perugia, the San Lorenzo Cathedral. The building looks stately from the outside and is dedicated to Saint San Lorenzo. The cathedral is also worth a visit from the inside, because it is full of the most beautiful works of art.
The Tiber (Latin: Tiberis, Italian: Tevere) is the third longest river in Italy, after the Po and the Adige, at 404 kilometers in length. It flows from Mount Fumaiolo (near Verghereto, on the border between Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany) through Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio and Rome to the Tyrrhenian Sea, where it flows into two branches. It flows in the south through the suburbs of Ostia-Isola Sacra and in the north through that of Fiumicino.
From Perugia the road winds north towards Gubbio, so-called 'city of silence', named after its remote location in the hinterland of Umbria. It is one of the most intact medieval towns in Italy. Today Gubbio is easily accessible, but there is still an atmosphere of inviolability. The environment is often windy, as the town clings to the side of Monte Ignino.
The Church of San Giovanni was built between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries above the oldest cathedral of San Mariano. According to legend, in the fourteenth century, the Church of San Giovanni was the only church with a baptismal font and that is why the Gubbio people were baptized here. The church is built in the Gothic-Romanesque style on a single nave, without transept and four large arches. Inside there are several beautiful paintings
The Piazza Grande is one of the largest hanging squares in existence and it is possible to reach it on foot, through the streets of the medieval historic center or by elevator in Via Baldassini. Once you arrive at the square, you will not only be amazed at its size and the feeling of airiness, but it is also a privileged point to admire the surrounding landscape. The view is on the public gardens below and on the beautiful church of San Francesco, from the second half of the 13th century. If you look around you will see the harmony of the roofs and buildings of the historic quarters of the city.
The Palazzo dei Consoli, built between 1332 and 1349, is well worth a visit for the art collections it preserves. The building is in fact the seat of the Archaeological Museum and the Pinacoteca. Rectangular in plan, it has a grand Gothic impulse accentuated by vertical pilasters that divide the front into three distinct parts.
The Cathedral of Saints Mariano and Giacomo was built at the foot of Monte Ingino on a Romanesque church, the remains of which can be seen on the right side of the facade, dating from the 13th and 14th centuries. The portal, with a pointed arch, is surmounted by a circular window decorated with an elegant band of leaves and surrounded by the symbols of the Evangelists and the mystic Lamb. The interior, mainly in Gothic style, has a single Latin nave supported by ten large transverse ogival arches. The church is rich in paintings by Gubbio artists from the 1500s as well as by foreign artists. Very telling is the Baroque chapel that opens into the center of the right wall: frescoes by Allegrini and a canvas by Gherardi can be seen.
The Roman Theater of Gubbio stands in the middle of a large park just outside the ancient city walls. The visit to the remains of the Roman theater and the finds of the Antiquarium is a precious opportunity to learn more about the social organization of the Roman city of Gubbio.
Completed around 20 BC, the theater was built with large limestone blocks set in rustic freestone. It has two orders of arches, the lower order of which remains and some arches corresponding to the upper gallery. The building could seat about 6000 spectators and was one of the most spacious of its time.
In restaurant Pizzeria El Paso in Scheggia you can eat well. The portions are large and of excellent quality.
The Park of Monte Cucco is located near Gubbio, on the border with the Marches.
The Monte Cucco Park is a protected natural area, created in 1995, which includes the areas adjacent to the mountain from which it takes its name. The park area extends over about 105 km² and is included in the territory of 4 municipalities, all located in Umbria: Scheggia and Pascelupo, Costacciaro, Sigillo and Fossato di Vico. The territory of the park is crossed by two major rivers: the Chiascio River, which rises at one of the two springs in the park, and flows along its western border; the river Sentino, which bisects the northern sector of the park from west to east, separating Mount Cucco from Mount Catria. Dozens of streams flow through the park, the most important of which is the Rio Freddo, which descends the north/east side of the mountain, forming the imposing Rio Freddo gorge.
You can enjoy a nice coffee, soft drink or snack in Roadhouse Bar Food & Drinks in Gualdo Tadino. Excellent service, nice location and the staff is very nice. There is also a spacious parking lot.
Since 1999, the Rocca Flea in Gualdo Tadino has been the seat of the Civic Museum. The name, derived from the nearby river Flebeo, later called Fleo, appears in documents from the 12th century. With the succession of the different dominions imposed on the city, the militias of Federico Barbarossa settled first, then that of the Pope and, in 1208, that of the Guelph Perugia. Damaged by many conflicts, it was restored around 1242. In 1350, when Gualdo Tadino was again subjugated by Perugia, the construction of the keep began, on which in fact, together with the city emblem, appears the Perugian griffin. In the 16th century it became the residence of the papal legates and the interiors were adapted accordingly and decorated with frescoes. The changes that took place from 1888, when the Rocca became a prison, were remarkable.
Thanks to recent restorations, it is used as a museum. It houses archaeological finds that testify to the population of Gualdo Tadino from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. There is also a ceramics department and a collection of paintings.
The Monte Subasio rises east of Assisi. The pink-tinged rock of the mountain has been used for the construction of several Franciscan structures in this place. Wood was obtained from the extensive forests on the slopes and the water from the Fontemaggio spring has been used as drinking water since Roman times. Since 1995, the mountain and a large area to the east of it has been declared a protected nature reserve: the Parco del Monte Subasio. The bare top of Monte Subasio (1290 m) is flattened.
Assisi boasts of its Roman origins. The current cityscape developed in the Middle Ages. In the year 1000 Assisi became independent. At that time, the city experienced an extraordinary development, which was especially noticeable in the construction of Benedictine monasteries. Today, Assisi is one of the Italian places of pilgrimage, naturally associated with Francis of Assisi, who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. The oldest part of the city is protected by a defensive structure with a total of 8 entrances, which is surrounded by a long and very well preserved city wall that ends at the two castles Rocca Maggiore and Rocca Minore. With its narrow side streets and alleys with stairs, the old city center always offers surprising sights and views.
The Basilica di San Francesco is without a doubt one of the most beautiful basilicas in Italy and the reason Assisi is overrun with pilgrims. Immediately after the canonization of Francis, only two years after his death in 1226, the construction of the upper and lower church started. The upper church, or Basilica Superiore, is dotted with vivid scenes from the life of Francis, painted by Giotto. The lower church, or Basilica Inferiore, houses frescoes by Cimabue, Pietro Lorenzetti and Simone Martini, who were heavily influenced by Giotto's work. Here is also the Cripta di San Francesco, the monumental tomb of Francis of Assisi.
The Basilica of Santa Chiara is dedicated to Saint Clare of Assisi, one of the followers of Saint Francis of Assisi. The Santa Chiara was built between 1257 and 1265 and is the most important religious site of Assisi after the Basilica di San Francesco. Descend to the crypt, where the remains of Santa Chiara are kept. You can also admire a number of relics of Saint Clare and Saint Francis here.
The Piazza del Comune is the center of Assisi. Around the main square you will find many important monuments of the city. First of all, the Tempio di Minerva with its columns. Like the Pantheon in Rome, this is a Roman temple that has been preserved because a church was built behind it in later times: the Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. The 14th-century Palazzo del Popolo, the town hall, is still in use.
The San Rufino Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Rufino, who converted the town of Assisi to Christianity in 238 AD. Many pilgrims visit the cathedral because of the connection with Saint Francis. The cathedral has a beautiful Romanesque façade with three rose windows and is built on top of an old Roman cistern.
Near the Piazza del Comune, the Chiesa Nuova has been built on the site where Franciscus' parental home once stood. Little is left of the house, but the original wooden door is still visible. In front of the church you can see a beautiful bronze statue of Francis' parents on Piazza Chiesa Nuova.
The last gas station is 20 km from your final destination.

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Umbria
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Umbria ( UM-bree-ə, Italian: [ˈumbrja]) is a region of central Italy. It includes Lake Trasimeno and Marmore Falls, and is crossed by the River Tiber. It is the only landlocked region on the Apennine Peninsula. The regional capital is Perugia.
The region is characterized by hills, mountains, valleys and historical towns such as the university centre of Perugia, Assisi, a World Heritage Site associated with St. Francis of Assisi, Terni, Norcia, Città di Castello, Gubbio, Spoleto, Orvieto, Todi, Castiglione del Lago, Narni, Amelia, Spello and other small cities.
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The region is characterized by hills, mountains, valleys and historical towns such as the university centre of Perugia, Assisi, a World Heritage Site associated with St. Francis of Assisi, Terni, Norcia, Città di Castello, Gubbio, Spoleto, Orvieto, Todi, Castiglione del Lago, Narni, Amelia, Spello and other small cities.
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Umbria is a region with green, gently rolling hills, mainly covered with vineyards and olive groves, but there are also many fields of wheat, sugar beet, tobacco and sunflowers. This region is also called the green heart of Italy, has a mild Mediterranean climate so that the summers are dry and sunny. Umbria is characterized by ancient walled hill towns with steep streets that bear witness to a rich cultural history. Be pleasantly surprised by this region, where culture and nature are in perfect balance.
Highlights of Umbria are undoubtedly Assisi, Spoleto, Orvieto, Perugia, Gubbio, Todi, Cortona, Umbertide. There are also numerous fortresses in the region such as Montefiascone, Tentennano, Radicofani, Rocca del Leone and Gualdo Cattaneo, which can be seen from afar due to their high location. Civita di Bagnoregio is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and the parks of Monte Subasi and Monte Cucco offer fantastic views of the beautiful surroundings. Very nice to drive along is Lake Trasimeno, the fourth largest lake in Italy.
Highlights of Umbria are undoubtedly Assisi, Spoleto, Orvieto, Perugia, Gubbio, Todi, Cortona, Umbertide. There are also numerous fortresses in the region such as Montefiascone, Tentennano, Radicofani, Rocca del Leone and Gualdo Cattaneo, which can be seen from afar due to their high location. Civita di Bagnoregio is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and the parks of Monte Subasi and Monte Cucco offer fantastic views of the beautiful surroundings. Very nice to drive along is Lake Trasimeno, the fourth largest lake in Italy.
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