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11 Best and Fun Things To Do In Urbino, Italy


TouristWire Editors

If you are seeking to discover a real Italian town that is free from the typical crowds of tourists, Urbino may be the perfect destination for you!

Perched high up on a hill, Urbino offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and, of course, tons of great architecture, food, and wine.

It’s also known for being the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance painter Raphael di Sanzio, whose family home is now a museum – a must-see if you’re a fan of the Old Masters.

Another one of the town’s main attractions is the Palazzo Ducale, a stunning example of one of Italy’s Renaissance palaces that contains a number of works by many great artists from the period.

Like every other town in Italy, Urbino is replete with churches, such as the Catedral de Urbino and Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista, both of which contain a respectable number of artworks from the Renaissance and Neo-classical movements.

Of course, this is just a small sample of everything there is to do here. If you’d like to know more about what this charming town has to offer, check out the comprehensive list of ideas below

The 11 Most Popular Things To Do In Urbino, Italy

11. Guide Turistiche Urbino

5.0 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Location: Borgo Mercatale 39 Urbino PU

Tel:  346-365-0083

Web Address:   http://guideurbino.it/

10. Monumento a Raffaello

4.6 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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Location: P le Roma 1A Pian del monte Urbino PU

9. Helicoidal Ramp

4.4 ★★★★☆ (95 reviews)

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Location: 61029 Urbino Province of Pesaro and Urbino

8. Catedral de Urbino

4.3 ★★★★☆ (200 reviews)

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Location: Via Puccinotti 29 Urbino PU

Tel:  0722-350018

7. Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista

4.7 ★★★★★ (578 reviews)

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Location: Via Federico Barocci 31 Urbino PU

Tel:  0722-910259

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/oratoriodisangiovannibattistaurbino

6. Historic Centre (Unesco)

4.7 ★★★★★ (592 reviews)

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Location: Piazza Rinascimento Urbino PU

Web Address:   http://palazzoducaleurbino.it/

5. Fortezza Albornoz

4.5 ★★★★★ (674 reviews)

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Location: Viale Bruno Buozzi Urbino PU

Tel:  0722-320403

Web Address:   http://urbinoservizi.it/fortezza-albornoz/

4. Parco della Resistenza

4.6 ★★★★★ (926 reviews)

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Location: 61029 Urbino Province of Pesaro and Urbino

Tel:  348-565-3577

Web Address:   https://amarche.it/prov/pesaro-urbino/cosa-vedere-urbino/#Parco-della-Resistenza-e-Fortezza-Albornoz

3. Casa Natale di Raffaello

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,492 reviews)

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Location: Via Raffaello 57 Urbino PU

Tel:  0722-320105

Web Address:   http://casaraffaello.com/

2. National Gallery of the Marche – Ducal Palace of Urbino

4.6 ★★★★★ (3,004 reviews)

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Credit: Galleria Nazionale delle Marche – Palazzo Ducale di Urbino, Google Maps

Location: Piazza Rinascimento 13 Urbino PU

Tel:  0722-2760

Web Address:   http://gallerianazionalemarche.it/

1. Palazzo Ducale di Urbino

4.6 ★★★★★ (10,795 reviews)

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Location: Piazza Rinascimento 13 Urbino PU

Tel:  0722-2760

Web Address:   http://gallerianazionalemarche.it/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Urbino, Italy! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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