The Museo Diocesano di Gubbio is located in the heart of the historic center, inside the ancient Palazzo dei Canonici, next to the majestic Cathedral of Saints Mariano and Giacomo. Built in the 12th century, the palace is one of the most charming medieval buildings in Umbria and still preserves original rooms, valuable architectural details, and panoramic views of the Eugubine valley.

Active since the early 20th century, the museum houses a rich collection of sacred art, archaeological finds, and evidence of the two-thousand-year history of the Diocese of Gubbio. The exhibition path ranges from the Roman era to the early Middle Ages, up to masterpieces from the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries, with works signed or attributed to Mello da Gubbio, the workshop of Ottaviano Nelli, and Taddeo di Bartolo, the author of an intense fresco depicting the Passion of Christ.

A unique element of the museum is the famous Botte dei Canonici, a gigantic 15th-century barrel of over 20,000 liters, the subject of studies related to Umbrian winemaking, now integrated into an exhibition and educational space with a bookshop.

Completing the visit are elegant liturgical objects, such as a rare Renaissance Flemish chasuble, which attests to the historical importance of the diocese. A visit to the Museo Diocesano di Gubbio is a fascinating journey through medieval art, faith, history, and landscape, a must-see for those who want to discover the authentic soul of Umbria.