The origins of Urbino are ancient. The name probably derives from the Latin word Urvinum urvus (urvum is the curved handle of the plow). Urbino is one of the most …
The visit is paid, like most of the Italian museums, but the price is more than justified by some works inside such as the ideal city and the paintings by Raphael and Piero della Francesca
To reach Urbino from Rimini you will cross two very interesting villages, which present very well preserved medieval castles: Montefiore and Tavoleto. The Giro does not present particular difficulties in …
The foundation of the town of Fermignano can be traced back to the initiative of Count Antonio da Montefeltro (grandfather of the famous Duke Federico) who, at the end of …
The Ducal Palace of Fossombrone, also known as Corte Alta, was built by the Duke of Urbino Federico da Montefeltro starting from 1464, in Renaissance style, on pre-existing medieval buildings …