Urbino

Panoramic view of Urbino and the Ducal Palace

Wiew of the Cathedral of Urbino

View of Urbino countryside

Urbino is a walled city in the Marche region of Italy, south-west of Pesaro, a World Heritage Site notable for a remarkable historical legacy of independent Renaissance culture, especially under the patronage of Federico da Montefeltro, duke of Urbino from 1444 to 1482. The town, nestled on a high sloping hillside, retains much of its picturesque medieval aspect. It hosts the University of Urbino, founded in 1506, and is the seat of the Archbishop of Urbino. Its best-known architectural piece is the Palazzo Ducale, rebuilt by Luciano Laurana.

Marche Highlights

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Moving to Le Marche: How We Chose This Quiet Corner of Italy

Gary, from the UK, and Davide, from Puglia, took the plunge to Le Marche and never looked back. Now they run a business specialized in helping others renovate homes in this underrated region.

Events

The campground at Montelago Celtic Festival. Photo by Massimo Zanconi

Things to Do and See in Italy in August 2022

August 2022's events calendar looks busier than those of pre-pandemic summers! Here's what's on.

Events

Things to Do and See in Italy in June 2022

John Bensalhia communicates the events on show in Italy for the first month of Summer 2022.

Buying property

A Renovation Project in Italy's Le Marche that Will Take Your Breath Away

Appassionata offers a stress-free way to own turnkey property in Italy. Their latest project, Palazzo Scarsini, is situated in the center of this medieval village, on top of a panoramic hill.

Events

What to Do and See this April in Italy

Kick off the month of April with our handy roundup of events and festivals around Italy.

What you can't miss in Marche

Where is Urbino

Top Experiences in Marche

Sapori & Saperi Adventures – Tereglio, Tuscany

Food & Wine

Sapori & Saperi Adventures – Tours with Italian Artisans

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Wedding Destination

Petritoli Wedding Destination

Petritoli

Tours

Raffaello Tour

Marche

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Language Schools

Scuola Dante Alighieri - Campus L’Infinito Recanati

Recanati

Best places to stay in Marche

House for Rent

Palazzo Scarsini Apartment - Arrive Indulge Relax!

Petritoli

Hotel

Hotel Posillipo - Le Marche

Gabicce Mare, Marche, Pesaro e Urbino Province

House for Rent

Romantic Italy for couples only

Macerata

Hotel

Borgo Belvederi - Dream Hamlet in Le Marche

Camerino

House for Rent

Falcons Rest

Falerone

Properties for sale in Marche

Appassionata, Fractional Ownership, Il Riposo, Patrignone, Le Marche, Italy

Fractional ownership in Montalto delle Marche

135000

Apartment in Servigliano

820000

Country Home - Restored in Fermo

850000

Country Home - Restored in Pennabilli

249000

Apartment in Servigliano

320000

Country Home - To Restore in Smerillo

295000

Apartment in Urbino

410000

Country Home - Restored in Pesaro

980000

Recipes From Marche

Recipes

Chichi Ripieno: Fabulous Focaccia of le Marche

This savory tuna pie from Le Marche will become your go-to picnic dish.

Recipes

Marche’s Unique Meat Sauce: Sugo al Ragù Piceno

Looking for the perfect pasta dish for the weekend? Francine Segan shares a very unique meat sauce from the Piceno province in the Marche region.

Recipes

Homemade Whole-Grain Tagliatelle

Our writer Cindy gives us the best recipe for homemade whole-grain 'tagliatelle,' a fresh pasta that is easier to make then it seems, from the northern and central areas of Italy