Urbino: A Picturesque Walled-City from Medieval Times
Urbino, Italy both from afar and up close is a beautiful walled city, famous for being a World Heritage Site. The city is famous for its Renaissance culture and the Palazzo Ducale by Luciano Laurana is one of the world famous pieces of architecture found in the city. Urbino is situated on a high sloping hillside and is closed off by walls, with only the larger buildings and towers visible from afar. The nearest airport from Urbino is Rimini Airport. Travelers will need to take a 57-minute ride from the airport to get to the walled city.
Best Time to Visit
In order to see the beautiful places that Urbino, IT has to offer, it is best to visit from May until September when the weather is pleasantly warm and rainfall is limited. In August, Urbino experiences some of its hottest days and in January some of the coldest days. During August and January, expect Urbino, IT hotel rates to be more affordable due to lower number of tourists in the area.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Urbino, one of the first places visitors must visit is the beautiful and world-famous Palazzo Ducale. See also the beautiful art on display at the Galleria Nazionaledelle Marche. Lastly, don’t forget to visit the house of a famous Renaissance painter, House of Raphael. There are more sights to see in Urbino and travelers must not miss to visit all, especially when time permits. At the end of the day, Hotel Mamiani and the Colleverde Country House Beauty & Wellness are some nice places to stay in.