Urbino Tour Guide

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Urbino

Obelisk

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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

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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

Monastery of Santa Chiara

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In the narrow street of St. Claire there is the former monastery of Santa Chiara, now headquarter of the High Institute for Art Industries. The architecture of the monastery is thought to be by Francesco… read more Monastery of Santa Chiara

Church of San Domenico

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In the Renaissance Square, in front of the long side of the Ducal Palace, adorned with elegant mullioned windows, lies the church of San Domenico, erected in 1365 in Gothic style. The magnificent Renaissance portal… read more Church of San Domenico

Theatre Sanzio

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The Sanzio Theatre of Urbino was built in 1853 by the architect Vincenzo Ghinelli from Senigallia and funded by the Municipality. In addition, Ghinelli designed the surrounding area and the small semicircular place in front… read more Theatre Sanzio