Domus Calzolari

Delightful apartment of 70 square meters, on the ground floor in an historic building, recently renovated by craftsmen of Gubbio and with materials of the territory. Next to Porta Metauro, entrance of the characteristic San Martino Quarter, to immediately immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere of the city. Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom, with courtesy accessories and Ecolabel detergents available. Free WiFi. No ZTL. A delightful apartment, recently renovated, in a historic stone building, the Domus Calzolari, ancient seat of the Calzolari of Gubbio, one of the fifteen medieval guilds of Gubbio artisans. The house dates back to 1300 and is located next to Porta Metauro, the northern access of the historic center, in the characteristic medieval district of San Martino. In a few steps you will reach the city center. It is not in the ZTL area. Covered with handmade terracotta, handmade by local craftsmen, and with the old wooden beams and tiles typical of medieval houses. The built-in kitchen is embellished by the sink and the avana stone shelf of Gubbio, sculpted by the master Luca Grilli, a famous euguban craftsman. It is equipped with crockery and linen, a microwave oven, a dishwasher, an electric kettle and a machine to enjoy an excellent espresso coffee. In the bathroom, equipped with everything you need, you can relax in the spacious shower, embellished with handmade terracotta tiles. The soap and shower gel available are "Ecolabel", the European quality mark, which identifies products with low environmental impact and high performance standards. In the living room you will find a 43-inch TV and a stereo speaker that can be connected to your smartphone. Free high speed fiber internet connection. The property is located in one of the most evocative places of the city, from which one can admire the superb panorama of the narrow and tortuous gorge of the "Bottaccione", between the steep walls of Mount Foce and Mount Ingino, to which the " medieval aqueduct "and the fourteenth-century hermitage of Sant'Ambrogio. Next to the house flows the torrent Camignano, which crosses Gubbio and whose bank acts as a margin of the characteristic district of San Martino. From the windows of the house you can admire the church of Santa Croce della Foce, from the 13th century, which can be accessed from a small road on the side of the building. The Church, very dear to the people of Gubbio, was reopened to the public in July 2021, after extensive restoration work. The apartment is on the ground floor, directly on the street, and access is possible both in the living room and in the bedroom. We live in the surrounding hills of Gubbio, but we will still be available and present in the city for every need, because our children attend school and various sports activities in Gubbio. Leaving the house and crossing the Porta Metauro (the only one in Gubbio still with the old wooden door), you will immerse yourself immediately in the medieval alleys of the city, embellished with flowers or banners for the Ceri festival. During the Christmas holidays, the San Martino quarter is the background to the crib of the same name, set up with great care in all the streets and on the river bed of the stream. Gubbio is full of churches, buildings and breathtaking views. Not to mention the culinary specialties! In short, you'll have things to do and see! Walking along Gubbio on foot is the best way to appreciate its beauties. But you could also take advantage of the "Gubbio Express" a train that will take you to the most important places in the city comfortably seated. If you arrive by car and need parking: follow the signs for “Scheggia”. After the traffic lights, walk along the city walls. You can stop in front of the house to leave your luggage for a few minutes (because parking is forbidden), but then you have to park on the street you arrive from or in the nearby public car parks (of the Seminary or the one in via Tifernate 7, after the Municipal Police headquarters). In the Municipality of Gubbio there is a Tourist Tax for holiday homes and apartments of 1 euros per day per person, up to a maximum of four consecutive nights. Children are exempt until the twelfth year of age. This tax will be collected upon check-in. Domus Calzolari is registered with the Municipality of Gubbio as a holiday home and apartments with SCIA protocol n°10600 of 16/03/2020.