The charming Urbino is the first stop of most tourists going to the picturesque Marche region. . Which is not surprising: the city grew and gained political significance, having been in the possession of the Montefeltro house since the 13th century, more precisely its head - Federigo de Montefeltro . It was he gathered all the prominent artists, architects and artists of the time to create a kind of "think tank" of the Renaissance period . The local university still dominates the life of the city, diluting the quiet urban parties with noisy student parties Evenings .
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How to get there
Company Adriabus organizes about 15 buses a day between Urbino and Pesaro (3-4 EUR, on the way 55 minutes). Trains to Urbino do not ply, so you need to get to Pesaro first.
By car you can reach the city by motorway S423 from Pesaro. On the route S73B, which then connects with the road SS3, you can get to Rome.
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Parking
However, one should bear in mind that inside the city walls to enter unlikely whether it will be possible, it is necessary to leave the car in a parking nearby, for example, on Piazza Mercatale. From there, to the city center, Piazza della Repubblica, you can take a taxi (0722 25 50) or shuttle bus. Also, you can not leave the car on Piazzale Roma on Saturday morning, as the market is unfolding at that time
Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Urbino
The main attraction of Urbino, which became a significant reason for listing the city in the UNESCO list, is the palace of the Dukes of Urbino with a picture gallery, frescoes and a collection of magnificent sculptures (admission ticket 4 euros)
However, most tourists begin the tour around the city from Borgo Mercatale Square, which is near the bus station, where and ibyvayut curious travelers. There, in the square, there is an information center where you can take a map of the city free of charge and then, with all the necessary equipment, boldly go on your way.
The ancient gate of Porta Valbona and the wide Via Mazzini street that ends at the lively Piazza Square della Repubblica. From there, turn left and exit along San Francesco Square on Via Raffaello. Nearby is the house of Raphael (Casa Raffaello) - the first mandatory stop on the way, because it was in this building on April 6, 1483, a brilliant painter was born.
Inside - a museum with canvases by Giovanni Santi and objects from the 15th century, as well as the youthful work of Raphael - the first of his "Madonna".
Continue walking through the city can be further up the Via Raffaello to the monument to Raphael (1897), with panoramic views of which offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. An even better panorama can be found by following the road that leads from the monument to Raphael along the fortress wall to the north-west, parallel to the Viale Buozzi street. There, in the wall, there is a small gate (not reaching Fortezza Albornoz fortification), which will lead the travelers to the stairs to the earthen rampart - Parco della Resistenza. Breathtaking views are guaranteed
Enjoy the architecture of the majestic palace of the Dukes by going up the steep Via Barocci to the Oratorio di San Giuseppe (16th century) and the Oratorio di San Giovanni (14th century). And, of course, do not miss such an important landmark of the city, like the cathedral. Inside - paintings by Federago Baroccio, Timoteo Viti and Piero della Francesca. Other attractions of Urbino: the church of San Domenico with bas-reliefs of Luca della Robbia, the church of San Spirito with the painting of Luca Signorelli (1445), University, founded in 1506. Photo Urbino (7)