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Ducal Palace, Urbino. The Ducal Palace (Italian: Palazzo Ducale) is a Renaissance building in the Italian city of Urbino in the Marche. [ 1 ] One of the most important monuments in Italy, it is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
The Ducal Palace of Urbino is one of the highest examples of Renaissance architecture in Italy, a Unesco World Heritage site since 1998 that should definitely be seen while on a visit to the lovely Urbino in Le Marche. In 1454, Federico da Montefeltro, skilled lord and condottiero, financed the expansion of the first nucleus of the building ...
Inside the Ducal Palace, there is the extraordinary National Gallery: covering the first and second floors and a picture gallery of the highest level, with works by Piero della Francesca (the Flagellation and the Madonna of Senigallia) and Raphael (Portrait of a Gentlewoman known as La Muta and the Saint Catherine of Alexandria). The historical period of the works ranges from the 15th to the ...
The Ducal Palace in Urbino stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Italian Renaissance, commissioned by the illustrious Federico da Montefeltro in the 15th century. ... Inside the Ducal ...
- Emma Muller
Visit Urbino. Urbino is towards the north of the le Marche region and inland from Pesaro. It is situated nearly 500 metres above sea level, on the top of two hills that are part of the Apennines and between the valleys of the Foglia and Metauro Rivers. Urbino is a very impressive walled town with a remarkably well preserved medieval and ...
The Ducal Palace is a highlight of Urbino, showcasing opulent chambers, exquisite frescoes, and the iconic Ducal Chapel. Guided tours of the Ducal Palace last two hours and provide insights into its history and artistry from expert guides. Visitors can enjoy free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and reserve tours with no upfront payment.
Nov 19, 2015 · The tower façade of the Ducal Palace at Urbino. Looking towards the city the (unfinished) facade is altogether less forbidding, here Federico shows himself as homo emptor, a ruler attuned to the needs of his subjects and the importance of commerce. The facade of the Ducal Palace at Urbino. Entering the palace from this side, one immediately ...
