Raffaele pagani · CC BY-SA 4.0 Why visit
Ducal Palace of Urbino is a historic architectural complex in Urbino, associated with political, aristocratic or imperial power and later public use. The palace was transformed in the fifteenth century for Federico da Montefeltro and became one of the defining architectural courts of the Italian Renaissance.
What you will see
- Principal façades and courtyards.
- State or residential rooms where accessible.
- Garden, defensive or ceremonial elements.
- Views across the surrounding town or landscape.
History
The palace was transformed in the fifteenth century for Federico da Montefeltro and became one of the defining architectural courts of the Italian Renaissance.
Visitor tips
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Allow time to look at the surrounding settlement or landscape as well as the principal site, and check current access information before setting out.
About Umbria & Marche
Central Apennine towns and pilgrimage centres sit among cathedral cities, fortified hill settlements, Renaissance courts and major limestone cave systems.
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