Age
0+
Group size
1-3
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
About this experience
Urbino is a beautiful city with unique architecture, harmoniously integrated into the relief of the Apennine mountains. You will walk through the places where Galileo Galilei once walked. Evaluate the masterpieces of Renaissance artists in the Ducal Palace, visit Raphael's house and the Oratory of St. John, and admire the incredible panoramas from Mount St. Sergius.
What to expect
- Piazza Roma: Here you will see the monument to Raphael and busts of people related to this city.
- Oratory of St. John: An example of rare Gothic architecture. It preserves frescoes from the 14th-15th centuries by the Salimbeni brothers, Lorenzo, and Giacomo.
- Ducal Palace: One of the largest and most modern in Europe. You will see numerous masterpieces, including Raphael's 'Silent Woman,' Piero della Francesca's 'Madonna di Senigallia,' and others.
- Raphael's House: One of the artist's earliest works, the fresco 'The Virgin Mary with Child,' is located here. You will learn about the artist's life and how the loss of his mother in childhood influenced his creativity.
- Mount St. Sergius: From here, you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the castle and the Pantheon of San Bernardino, built according to the design of Francesco di Giorgio Martini.
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