A high-profile scientific conference on the link between Gubbio and Saint Francis, on the 800th anniversary of the Saint's death
Gubbio, a medieval city in Umbria in the province of Perugia, holds a special place in Franciscan history: here, according to tradition, Saint Francis of Assisi tamed the famous wolf, an episode among the most beloved in the Fioretti. This deep connection is at the heart of the scientific conference "Gubbio Franciscan between history and memory".
The conference is part of the celebrations for the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis (1226-2026), a year of events that spans all of Umbria. The initiative is promoted as part of the "Francesco a Gubbio" project, which coordinates the city's events related to the anniversary, and aims to be a moment of high-level historical and cultural reflection, aimed at scholars, religious figures, and enthusiasts.
Through the presentations of specialists, the conference aims to reconstruct and enhance the Franciscan presence in Gubbio over the centuries: from places of memory to artistic and documentary evidence. An opportunity to understand how the figure of the Saint has shaped the city's identity and to rediscover a spiritual and cultural heritage of national importance.
The 2026 edition of the conference "Gubbio Franciscan between history and memory" takes place on November 6 and 7, 2026, within the "Francesco a Gubbio" project and the celebrations for the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi (1226-2026). The conference brings together scholars and speakers to explore the Franciscan presence in Gubbio through the history, memory, and testimonies of the territory. The detailed program, with the names of the speakers and session times, will be announced by the organizers ([email protected]).
The detailed program of the conference, with speakers, sessions, and times, will be communicated by the organizers closer to the event. For updates: "Francesco a Gubbio" project ([email protected]).
Gubbio can be reached by car from the SS298 (Gubbio-Mocaiana exit) or the E45; by train to Fossato di Vico-Gubbio or Perugia, then by bus.
The conference is organized as part of the "Francesco a Gubbio" project. For information on the program, venues, and participation methods: [email protected].
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Gubbio (sedi del progetto Francesco a Gubbio)
Centro storico, 06024 Gubbio