Urbino
A model of the Renaissance ideal city and the hometown of Raphael; the Marche National Gallery in the Ducal Palace houses masterpieces by Piero and Raphael.
The historic center of Urbino is a World Heritage site. The twin-towered façade and courtyard of the Ducal Palace of Montefeltro are Renaissance masterpieces. The gallery holds Piero della Francesca's The Flagellation of Christ and Raphael's La Muta. You can also visit Raphael's birthplace, and the old town has many slopes. The gallery is closed on Mondays, and tickets cost around 10 euros or more. Urbino is about 60 km from Rimini, roughly 1 hour by car, so plan a full day.
Opening hours
Ducal Palace Tue–Sun, approx. 08:30–19:15
Nearby sights
- Gradara Castle
- Aquafan
- Oltremare
- Riccione & Viale Ceccarini
- Three Towers of San Marino
- San Marino Historic Centre
- Fiabilandia
- Verucchio