Gubbio Crossbow Tournament
May 31, 2026
Every May since 1594, on the last Sunday of the month, the towns of Gubbio and Sansepolcro have competed against each other with crossbows. A nod to Italy’s medieval past, the competitors dress up in period costumes and battle to win a gold, silver, or bronze crossbow.
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