Location: Urbino
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Urbino (Italian: [urˈbiːno]; listen (help·info)) is a walled city in the Marche region of Italy, south-west of Pesaro, a World Heritage Site notable for a remarkable historical legacy of independent Renaissance culture, especially under the patronage of Federico da Montefeltro, duke of Urbino from 1444 to 1482. The town, nestled on a high sloping hillside, retains much of its picturesque medieval aspect. It hosts the University of Urbino, founded in 1506, and is the seat of the Archbishop of Urbino. Its best-known architectural piece is the Palazzo Ducale, rebuilt by Luciano Laurana.
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1. Guida Turistica Urbino
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5.0 based on 104 reviews
Private tours in the ancient town of Urbino.
2. Galleria Nazionale delle Marche
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4.5 based on 639 reviews
Housed in the massive Palazzo Ducale, this museum features archeological remains from the Iron Age and objects dating back to Roman times.
Reviewed By Trek710896 - Sydney, Australia
We loved this museum. We saw some beautiful pieces. The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly. I would recommend that you see this place.
3. Palazzo Ducale di Urbino
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4.5 based on 2,665 reviews
Reviewed By asonymous - Madrid, Spain
A gem of Renaissance architecture that gives you a sense of the sophistication of Duke Federico and his determination to create a cultural masterpiece in his small duchy. The inner courtyard is sublime and you can visit the stables/kitchens below to get an idea of the way the palace worked. When we went there were two exhibitions in the stables/kitchens and a wonderful exhibition on the influence of Ottoman and ME culture in Italian culture. Do not miss the Galleria Nazionale (paid entrance). All in all allow 3 hours for a relaxed visit but you could do it in less.
4. Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista
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4.5 based on 704 reviews
Reviewed By 10heatherm - Bad Homburg, Germany
In a small 14-century chapel you can see incredibly beautiful frescoes. The colours are vivid even after so many centuries. The Salimbeni brothers who frescoed the walls were masters of the International Gothic style and their work reminded me of Giotto's masterpiece in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua. The frescoes tell the life of John the Baptist. At the entrance, you can pick up a description of the frescoes (in English) so that you can understand what episode of his life is being told. This is an absolute must for art lovers.
5. Oratorio di San Giuseppe
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4.5 based on 165 reviews
The oratory of saint Joseph is one of the most beautiful and ancient monuments of Urbino, property of the st. Joseph Confraternity. It is composed by a church builted in the 17th century with a lot of frescoes, some paintings and a colossal statue of saint Joseph. There are also a sacristy with a beautiful wooden painted wardrobe, a little chapel called "dello sposalizio" and a unique room with a crib in full size made by the artist Federico Brandani in the 1550, the oldest crib in natural size in the world. In some showcases are exposed several silver objects from 18th Century, donated by cardinal Albani, and there is also a section of Confraternity History with ancient uniforms and objects.
6. Parco della Resistenza
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4.5 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By Tuxilla - Province of Genoa, Italy
Situated in front of the Albornoz fortress, the park offers a refreshing stop while visiting Urbino, and a fantastic view of the city and its architectural wonders.
7. Rampa Elicoidale
8. Monte Catria
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
9. Centro Storico
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4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By ViaBen - Greater London, United Kingdom
Writing a review about the entire Old Town feels a bit odd - but I think this is truly of the most beautiful Old Towns in Italy. The town was mostly built in the XV and XVIII centuries and is full of squares, churches, palaces, narrow back alleys, porticos, steep and winding streets and picturesque views. Palaces, churches and houses made with local bricks and the many university buildings form an amazing and compact urban area that is still not completely overwhelmed by tourists - if you take the time to walk around and explore.
10. Cattedrale di Urbino
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4.0 based on 505 reviews
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Reviewed By Theflipfloptraveler - Kerrville, United States
We visited here and unfortunately there is renovations going on so we couldn’t go inside. But, the exterior facade was very beautiful to look at.
