A UNESCO World Heritage city and the cradle of the Italian Renaissance ideal, Urbino is dominated by Federico da Montefeltro's twin-turreted Ducal Palace, home to the inlaid studiolo and Piero della Francesca's Flagellation.
The painter Raphael was born within its walls.
When to visit Urbino
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Ducal Palace of Urbino
The ideal Renaissance court of Federico da Montefeltro, home to Piero della Francesca's Flagellation.
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Eating and drinking in Urbino
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- Portanova Ristorante in UrbinoTrattoria
- Amici MieiPizzeria
- Antica Osteria Da La StellaOsteria
- Palazzo Giusti Bistrot UrbinoTrattoria
- Il Buco..la Bottega della Pizza e Cresceria... dal 1954Pizzeria
- Belin Che BuonoPizzeria
Sleeping in Urbino
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- Tenuta Santi Giacomo e Filippo
- Palazzo Giusti Suites and Spa Urbino
- Aura Relais
- Country House Biroccio
- B&B Villa Paradiso
- Residenza Ambrogi Urbino
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