Urbino
Urbino is a city in the Marche in Italy, southwest of Pesaro, a World Heritage Site, notable for a remarkable historical legacy of independent Renaissance culture, specially under the patronage of its then duke, Federico da Montefeltro. The town, nestled on a high sloping hillside, retains much of its picturesque medieval aspect, somewhat distracted by the large carparks below the town. The city hosts the University of Urbino, founded in 1564, and is the seat of the Archbishop of Urbino (see below). Its best known architectural piece is the Palazzo Ducale, rebuilt by Luciano Laurana. A panorama of Urbino. A panorama of Urbino.Top photos chosen by u all:
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On this street we bought the cheapest mineral water we got in Italy -- a whopping 37 cents for a two liter bottle. We kept thinking they were asking 1.37, not 37 cents...
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We got up bright and early and took the bus to Urbino after breakfast. It was well worth it. This is, I believe, the Duke's palace.
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The countryside around Urbino looks more Heidi than Malibu barbie, yet there are palm trees. Go figure.
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Urbino was designed by some very famous architects who I will look up when I have the guidebook handy :)
Urbino Duomo and Palazzo Ducale (left)
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Nearest places of interest:
| Collegio Raffaello Urbino Cathedral Gola Del Furlo Monte Catria | Acquario Le Navi Cattolica - RN, Italia San Marino Liberty Square |
