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Coat-of-Arms of the Dukes of Urbino
von.otter Says: The dukes of Urbino came from House of Montefeltro. Within the palace, on some of its ceilings, the family’s coat of arms is displayed. Again, looking up brings rewards. To form the coat of arms, three golden bands on a shield of azure are combined with the Holy Roman...
von.otter Says: “Because of the talent which the painter Raphael of Urbino possesses, he has decided to come to Florence for a time, to perfect himself in his art. His father was dear to me for his many excellent qualities, and I had not less affection for his son, who is a modest and...
von.otter Says: Palazzo Albani is one of the most important in the city and currently a building in the University of Urbino. Palazzo Albani, in its present-day form, is a splendid princely residence of the 18th century. In the mid-17th century several adjoining houses were bought by Orazio...
von.otter Says: Born in Urbino on the 22nd of July 1649, Giovanni Francesco Albani was sent to Rome at the age of 11 to study at the Roman College. He was a brilliant intellectual, with high morals and very pious; these qualities caused him to rise rapidly at the papal court. On...
Church of the Holy Spirit, Part II
von.otter Says: The interior of the Church of the Holy Spirit is a single room, rectangular in shape. The treasure of this little church is the barrel-vaulted ceiling, divided into 15 squares depicting the four prophets, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and scenes from the Old Testament,...
Church of the Holy Spirit, Part I
von.otter Says: The small Church of Santo Spirito is located along the Via Bramante within the district of Saint Lucia. Documents give the church’s origin as 1554; but a congregation of the Holy Spirit existed as early as 1398. The extent of the façade’s decoration consists of the marble...
von.otter Says: This 18th century fountain bears the coat-of-arms of Pope Benedict XIII; it stands opposite Palazzo Albani, the stars on the fountain are taken from the coat-of-arms of the Albani family. Pope Clemente XI was a native son of Urbino and the Albani family.
Taverna Degli Artisti: A Charming Local Eatery
von.otter Says: Because the streets throughout Urbino are set on steep inclines reaching Taverna Degli Artisti on foot is equivalent to a gym workout. All the better to work off the great meal you will enjoy at this pretty little restaurant.Select from a list of 60 regional red wines; the...
RISTORANTE "IL RAGNO D'ORO": Specialità Cresce Sfogliate
Cidricu Says: This is a famous restaurant in Urbino since 1946, closed in Winter but crowded in Summer. It is THE place to go if you want to taste the original Crescia Sfogliata: a kind of big pancake that you can eat just like a sandwich with cheese, ham or vegetable. Of course, you have...
Trekki Says: Urbino is located in the hills of the so-called Montefeltro, a region which is located in northern Marche and north eastern Umbria. It is quite easy to reach but one has to take into account that Marche region doesn’t have the excessive autostrada network as it is the case...
Automobile is the Best Way to Urbino
deecat Says: Urbino is an isolated setting, and the easiest way to get there is to go from PESARO and almost nowhere else. Motorway A14 Bologna-CanosaExitsCattolica-GabiccePesaroFanoMarotta-MondolfoThat's what the tourist books say. However, we did not do that. We always seem to make it...
Bartolucci: Pinocchio lives! Honestly!
Bunsch Says: C'era una volta un pezzo di legno... (Once upon a time there was a piece of wood...)We happened to find Bartolucci on the main street in Urbino, strolling down from the Duomo towards the university, and it was a real find. (I have since learned that there are other stores in...
Bunsch Says: Not just in Urbino...many (perhaps most) Italian museums are closed on Mondays. This can be a spirit-killer if you're only in a city or town for a single day and the museums are unavailable, which is why the Spirit moves me to suggest that much of Italy's great art is found...
When in Rome (or Urbino), do as the Romans do
Bunsch Says: I must have led a charmed life up to this particular venture to Italy, because in all the other countries I visited, English was either one of the standard languages or, in the case of France, I spoke the ambient tongue. I suppose I expected that many, if not most, of the...
deecat Says: I just want to warn you that there is an extremely steep climb to reach Piazza della Repubblica and the heart of the city.Duke Federico had Francesco di Giorgio Martini link Piazzale Mercatale directly to the center of town with a "semi-cylindrical bastion containing the...
Bunsch Says: Although things tend to cool off at night, if you're an American and used to air conditioning, you may find that it is well worth your while to bring a small battery-powered fan with you, or to purchase a slightly larger fan which has the appropriate plug for Italian...
If you're used to wash cloths, bring them
Bunsch Says: Our inn in Urbino included bath towels and hand towels, but not what we Americans call "wash cloths" (a small towel used to wash one's face). Luckily, my friend had brought a supply which could be left behind in each city, and I brought Olay's excellent cleansing tissues...
Enzyme_X Says: This, 15th century, very simple church stands on a hill just outside of the Urbino city walls (to south-east). Also known as the ''Mausoleum of the Dukes'' as both Federico II. and his son Guidobaldo with his wife Elisabetta are buried here.
Federico da Montefeltro, the famous duca :)
Trekki Says: Federico da Montefeltro is a rather illustrious figure. He was born illegitimate but the actual duke of early 15th century, Guidantonio da Montefeltro, who had no legitimate kids, declared him his son and thus heir, even with official approval of the pope. When he was a kid...
Memorials of importnat citizens
Enzyme_X Says: During Urbinos heydays many important people (scientists, artists...) came to live here, some were even born here. To memorialize those persons that contributed to the glory of Urbino, memorial tablets were placed on the houses where they lived. You can find them all over...
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Q: We will be visiting Urbino in early April. We would like to take a day trip to San Marino while we are there. Are there any tour...
A: Best to get a bus to Pesaro and then a train to Rimini, you may have to change at Ancona. You can get the 72 bus from Rimini rail station to San Marino. This sounds...
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It's worth trying to find Urbino
No one could say we weren't fully equipped. We had Frommer's, Michelin, Rick Steves (all with maps), plus a fairly decent country map from the Avis place. Frommer's cautioned that many people...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Urbino. I'd love to share with you the 10 tips I've written, the 13 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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One of the Reasons We Came to the Le Marche
Known as The City of Art, Urbino was the busiest city that we visited. It was so busy that we could not find anywhere to stay. All the hotels, pensiones, rooms, hostels, etc. were booked. The entire...
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Urbino, a brief special visit for a Festa del Duca
Well, what can I say about Urbino? Actually not much because it wasn’t a typical travel visit that brought me here. I came here with special people late afternoon of August 15, 2010 for Festa del...
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The famous renaissance city of Urbino, the birthplace of Raphaello is well worth a visit. The city is full of steep narrow streets leading to piazzas, few cars are allowed into the city, so it is a...
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