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The Duke of Urbino built one of the largest palaces in medieval Italy. Today, from the park above Urbino, one can really visualize a fairytale like Cinderella. The city is situated in the Marche region and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Mausoleo dei Duchi
Duomo di Urbino, Cattedrale
The Urbino Cathedral dominates the city’s main square, with a striking Neoclassical façade designed by Giuseppe Valadier. Rebuilt in the late 18th century after an earthquake, it features a bright, harmonious interior and houses notable religious artworks.
Accademia di Belli ARti
Facultà di Giurisprudenzia
Istituto Superiore per le Industrie artistiche
Galleria Nazionale delle Marche
Museo della Città
Museo Diocesano Albani
Casa Natale di Raffaello
The Palazzo Ducale in Urbino is one of the finest Renaissance palaces in Italy, built in the 15th century for Federico da Montefeltro. Its harmonious design and elegant courtyards reflect humanist ideals, while inside it houses the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, with masterpieces by artists such as Piero della Francesca and Raphael.
Palazzo Arcivescovile
Facoltà di Economia
Università degli Studi Carlo Bo
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Distances to Urbino: Rome 270 km, Rimini 60 km, Ancona 100 km, Arezzo 110 km. There is a large parking lot at Borgo Mercantile, tel. +39 0722 2196
There are taxi stands at Piazza della Repubblica, tel. +39 0722 2550 and Borgo Mercatale, tel +39 0722 327949
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