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Palazzo Ducale

Piazza Duca Federico, Urbino, Italy
0722 2760
Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Urbino
4.5 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: Castles
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Don't miss the marquetry(wood inlay work). Also keep looking up at the ceilings. It's easy to overlook the details of this beautiful building and see only the outstanding art collection. More

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Corinaldo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

The Palace has been turned into an art Museum.. Incredible art work. Nice People, More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Imposing size, facade and turrets. Yet inside there are some delicate masterworks. I especially liked the sacred material from the 14th century, and the Duke's personal thinking room. Downsides: I kept getting trapped between school parties, and photography is forbidden even w/o flash. More

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Netherlands
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
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The Palazzo Ducale is the signature monument of Urbino, you find it on any souvenir they sell over there. Although it is a really pretty building with some nice pictures hanging in it, I don't think it is worth a detour. But if you are in Urbino anyway, it is well worth a visit. More

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Australia
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

It was wonderful that it is open for all but 3 days in the year and is open all day - no closing for lunch. We spent some hours exploring. The first floor is full of artwork. Masters represented include El Greco,Rafaello and his father, Brabante. Rafaello's Portrait of a Gentlewoman has similarities with the Mona Lisa. The basement area... More

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Kingston, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

This gallery is one of the best in Italy, and centred in a town which is a gallery in itself. More

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Le Marche, Italy
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

This ducal palace is especially beautiful from the park above the city More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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185 reviews 185 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Urbino is a magic little village, with romantic views and beautiful narrow streets. And one of the most beautiful thing to do is to visit the Palazzo Ducale with a lot of Renaissance paintings. If you are doing a cuise and arrive to Ancona, don't forget to visit Urbino. You'll not regret. More

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Oswego, New York
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Going November is a great time to go. NO LINES and NO ONE else there. Beautiful art work.the place is huge. they must have froze there. A big fireplace in each hugh room not nearly big enough to keep them warm. There is a study made out of wood inlay. the most wonderful room I have ever seen. More

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Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Its impressive Ducal Palace houses has one of the most important collections of Renaissance paintings in Italy, Next to a gorgeous Duomo.There are no train lines going to Urbino but you can get to Urbino can easily be reached by bus. The closest train stations are Pesaro and Fano on the coast. From the stations there are buses to Urbino.... More

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