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Abbazia San Verecondo or Vallingegno is a magnificent old abbey south of Gubbio. It also has a connection to San Francesco, he was here after he fled from Assisi and worked as a kitchen worker for the Benedictine monks who lived here for quite a time.
I wanted to visit it during my second stay in Gubbio (Oct/Nov 2009) but somehow didn’t manage to do so. But then my Italian teacher Edvige Galasso and I had a lovely day out on November 1, visited Bevagna and had dinner in the best of all restaurants, Redibis (in discussion and preparation of a special event next year). On our way to Bevagna we passed this abbey and decided that we will have a closer look on our way back home. When we left the Perugia area and turned north into the little road to Gubbio I almost killed my poor teacher because I screamed of joy when I saw this huge full moon which is so majestic when it is still low. I raced (against my habits) northward because I wanted to take photos with the moon still so huge. Of course this was not really possible, since we had to drive another 30 km to arrive at the abbey but I am still satisfied with the result despite it was smaller now. But next time during full moon I will come earlier and then sit and wait like a “hunter” at the parking spot directly next to the street. With this marvellous colonial style belltower it makes for a really good photo!
The fate of the abbey is sad though. Edvige told me that it was an agriturismo until recently and I have read a wonderful review of it on the Slow Trav website. I have no idea why they went out of business. It is a prime location although a bit off the usual ways. But then, almost the whole planet wants secluded agriturismi in Toscana…. Well, Toscana is only a region and has the better marketing strategies. Maybe Umbria will get some more fame one day. It deserves it, especially for all the locations which have connections to San Francesco.
Directions:
From Gubbio drive south along Via Perugina (that’s the road which leads south from Piazza Quaranta Martiri) and follow this road (SS298). Already when you pass the village of Mengara you can see it on the top of a hill to the south.
San Verecondo on Google Maps.
© Ingrid D., November 2009 (just in case, RS or others come along and think they can steal texts).
Updated Dec 22, 2010
Website: http://www.bellaumbria.net/Gubbio/abbazia-vallingegno_eng.htm
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The landscape around Gubbio is marvellous. I often think that it has something of a hidden valley north of Umbria’s centre. For those who come to Gubbio by car, I can highly recommend two tours through this marvellous part of the of Appenine mountains. Especially the tour via Pietralunga is one I like most. The road winds up through thick forest with the occasional house in the clearings. At the highest point of this road the forest gets thinner and opens a magnificent view to the east, many small other hidden valleys, all seemingly farmland, given the dotted houses and livestock. Very peaceful. I was so captured with the views that I completely forgot to take photos..... Shortly after this, the old village of Pietralunga comes in sight, very romantic with its setting on a hilltop. The village is completely walled and dates back to Roman times. It is said that a lot of remains of Roman villas are left in this part of Umbria. The road to the south continues through forest and another valley and passes another hilltop village: Montone, which is also on the list of Borghi più belli (beautiful villages). The road continues further on to Umbertide and from there back to Gubbio (Strada statale, SS219).
Montone on Google Maps,
Pietralunga on Google Maps.
The other tour is into the valley parallel to Gubbio, the valley of Monte Cucco. The villages of Scheggia, Costacciaro and Sigillo are located on SS3 (road from approx. Urbino to Foligno). Costacciaro is not only a cute small walled old village but also entry point for the marvellous hiking and hang glider paradise and into the caves of Monte Cucco. CENS (Centro Nazionale di Speleologia, Speleological or cave research centre) offers excursions to the latter.
Costacciaro on Google Maps
© Ingrid D., December 2010 (just in case, RickS or others come along and think they can steal texts).
Updated Dec 21, 2010
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While lost among the cobblestone streets, we came upon a lovely park filled with olive trees, tower remnants, classical and modern displays, all in a very wooded serene setting. After following a twisting/ turning mulched path, we ended up on a beautiful green expanse flanked by a small temple. We could have easily wondered for hours, and taken rolls of film (or filled memory cards). It was hard to believe it was right in the town!
Written Jan 4, 2008
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In the center of the town, don't limit to follow the main street looking for the wellknown monuments on your map. In the secondary, narrow streets you can find nice street-views and street life scene. I can't remember the name of the street in the picture, however it's near Palazzo dei Consoli, then down the main street, on the right you find a narrow stair between two buildings and you are there.
Written Sep 16, 2004
Website: www.gubbio.com
Gubbio is definitely, full of archs.
This is the last, I promise!
Written Oct 1, 2004
Gubbio is full of archs!
Written Oct 1, 2004
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