Gubbio Candle Race | Corsa Dei CeriGubbio Candle Race, Traditional Italian Festivals, Gubbio-Candle-Race,Gubbio Candle festival,St Ubaldo Gubbio,Corsa Dei Ceri, Ceri Gubbio Race of the Candles in Gubbio When & Where The Gubbio Candle Race - Italian festival usually takes place in the town of Gubbio in Italy on May 15th (St Ubaldo Day).What to Expect At 6pm the Priest blesses the town as they split in three teams: Yellow for St Ubaldo
Getting there Book a flight to any Italian airport Italian Airport here then take a bus or book a train here. Accommodation in GubbioWhere to stay Book your accommodation below for the Corsa Dei Ceri. There's quality hotels or cheap accommodation in Gubbio available here. History of Gubbios Candle FestivalHistory This Italian festival in honour of St Ubaldo has been held since 1242 and the tradition involved has not changed too much since then.Did you like this article ? OK here's some more Italian festivals :Palio di Siena, Noantri, Scoppio Del Carro, The Arno Bridge Game, Calcio Storico, Pisa Regatta & Verona Opera Festivalor Show me more Italian Festivals please...
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Each team races against each other around the town of Gubbio holding a massive 3ft heavy torch. The object is to be the first team to reach the top after lugging the candles Ceri around town and back up to the Basilica of St Ubaldo up challenging Monte Ingino. The candles take about 10-15 men ceraiole to carry and weigh about half a ton. Oh and expect a competition but remember it is St Ubaldo Day.