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Raphael’s House
The birthplace of Raphael is found on the steep road that leads from Piazza della Repubblica to Piazzale Roma. The artist was born in this typical Renaissance home on April 6, 1483. Here the young… read more Raphael’s House
Town Hall
The ancient building, former home of the Montefeltro family, has been the Town Hall of Urbino since 1444. In the front façade there are traces of the primitive structure of 1200 and of the following… read more Town Hall
Republic Square
It is located at the centre of the city, between two hills and from here the five main streets flow: Via Mazzini, Via Cesare Battisti, Via Vittorio Veneto, Corso Garibaldi, Via Raffaello. On the north… read more Republic Square
Obelisk
The Obelisk of Urbino, erected by Cardinal Annibale Albani, is one of the twelve original Egyptian obelisks in Italy and considered as twin of the one in Piazza Minerva in Rome. It comes from a… read more Obelisk
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden, located on Via Bramante, is one of a group of other important buildings found nearby including the fountain dedicated to Pope Benedict XIII, Palazzo Albani, the monument to St. Peter Celestine and… read more Botanical Garden