Visit the magnificent town of Urbino in Le Marche, a legacy of Renaissance architecture and culture! This ancient walled settlement grew to become an artistic place of great prominence under the sponsored supervision of Federico da Montefeltro, duke of Urbino from 1444 to 1482. Urbino is perhaps most famous for its glorious Ducale palace, a late 15th century masterpiece commissioned by the wealthy duke. This stunning building is home to one of the most elaborate Renaissance painting collections in the world!
Why not stay at a stunning vacation rental near Urbino where you can spend a few wonderful days exploring the city and surrounding area.
Located on the foothills of the Northern Apennine Mountains, Urbino is a beautiful tourist town, filled with plenty of wonderful attractions to entertain visitors for a few days. See the majestic Albornoz fortress built in the 14th century. It’s now a public area for tourists to walk around and admire the surrounding Le Marche landscape from.
After a satisfying lunch in the town centre, why not head to Urbino’s beautiful botanical garden to enjoy a nice ice-cream in the shade. A wealth of colour and natural beauty will surround you in this peaceful piece of paradise.
Located on the foothills of the Northern Apennine Mountains, Urbino is a beautiful tourist town, filled with plenty of wonderful attractions to entertain visitors for a few days. See the majestic Albornoz fortress built in the 14th century. It’s now a public area for tourists to walk around and admire the surrounding Le Marche landscape from.
After a satisfying lunch in the town centre, why not head to Urbino’s beautiful botanical garden to enjoy a nice ice-cream in the shade. A wealth of colour and natural beauty will surround you in this peaceful piece of paradise.
Gaze upon the decorative exterior and interior of the Duomo di Urbino which was built in a neo-classical style and finished beautifully with a large roof dome. It houses some stunning frescoes and paintings that are most certainly worth a look.
Many of the Renaissance buildings in Urbino have stayed true to their original design from the 15th century which is why it has earned its right to become a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Come and see this magical place for yourself on your next trip to Italy!
Many of the Renaissance buildings in Urbino have stayed true to their original design from the 15th century which is why it has earned its right to become a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Come and see this magical place for yourself on your next trip to Italy!
Photo credits
picture 1: Dino Quinzani / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 3: Francesco Gasparetti / CC BY 2.0
picture 1: Dino Quinzani / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 3: Francesco Gasparetti / CC BY 2.0