You can't visit Urbino and not get a guided tour of the house and on the life of a person that changed the course of history like the Duke of Urbino, added bonus the two Rafaels that are on display in the castle!
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You can't visit Urbino and not get a guided tour of the house and on the life of a person that changed the course of history like the Duke of Urbino, added bonus the two Rafaels that are on display in the castle!
Beautiful palace in beautiful Urbino! The Palazzo Ducale is the main attraction of Urbino, and it looks impressive, especially from outside and from the courtyards. The interior of the palace houses the Art Gallery of the Marche, with a number of outstanding works of art...More
Great building in very good condition. Art museum was reasonable but not many Raffaele paintings. Be sure to visit the underground rooms.
You just feel like crying of emotion when you go into the main courtyard. Wonderful place, very well kept, amazing art collection. Pity that the guards speak among them almost shouting... It was a bit shocking. Evviva Urbino!!!!! :-)
We had pre bought entry tick as we though will make easy for us to get in with a pram, we have received an email after completing the purchase of the entry ticket it states we can ether print the PDF or show the staff...More
You need to allow at least two hours to see the two floors of very original palace including some magnificent fireplaces and of course the artwork including Raphael’s La Muta. Tip: you can take a coffee break at the shop downstairs half way. Helped us...More
Lovely afternoon spent in this unesco site. Visited the gallery and drowned in fine art. Note the information office closed 13.00 - 16.00 however didn't prevent a great wander around. Need good shoes as steep walking up and down to sites - views amazing in...More
We loved this place but would recommend a cafe stop from the great cafe between floors. Wonderful collection of religious art. Then we enjoyed strolling round the city taking in the views of the palace from different angles. Parked in the market which was cheap...More
Italy's first real Renaissance patron, who has his portrait in Firenze's Uffici, Federico of Montefeltro, had e.g. Luciano Laurana and Francesco di Giorgio Martini or perhaps Donato Bramante from Urbino were responsible for the building. For decoration and art we have such names as Rafael...More
This is splendid building with an interesting history and a varied an impressive art collection. Not only did we enjoy it, it kept us happily out of the rain for over two hours, including an espresso in the cafe; two weeks earlier it would have...More