Urbino (Marche)

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ducal Palace in Pesaro, Italy
Pesaro Named Italian Capital of Culture 2024

Pesaro, a coastal town in the Marche region of Italy, is the Italian Capital of Culture for 2024. 

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Looking to Move to Italy? Here's Just the Retreat to Help You

Discover Le Marche and view homes for sale, living like a local at the same time with this five-day immersive workshop.

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Properties for sale in Marche

Appassionata, Fractional Ownership, Il Riposo, Patrignone, Le Marche, Italy
Fractional ownership in Montalto delle Marche
135000
Appartamento Pesca 1
Apartment in Campofilone
130000
Villa Angela 1
Country Home - Restored in Ripatransone
420000
Casa Margitta 1
Town - City Home in Belmonte Piceno
69000
Casa Lucia 1
Country Home - To Restore in Servigliano
240000
Casa Miele 1
Country Home - Restored in Monte Giberto
695000
Casa Emma 1
Country Home - Restored in Servigliano
245000
Casa Angelo 1
Country Home - To Restore in Loro Piceno
160000

Recipes From Marche

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Chichi Ripieno: Fabulous Focaccia of le Marche

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

 

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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.

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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 

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Can anyone recommend a chimney sweep in the Fermo region of Marche, ideally between Amandola and Comunanza?

 

 

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Dear community,

We are currently looking into buying a property just outside of Macerata. Does anyone know of a good English speaking solicitor in the area as our Italian is very basic? 

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