Urbino

Also known as Urbinus

Urbino ( , ; Romagnol: Urbìn) is a comune (municipality) in the Italian region of Marche, southwest of Pesaro. It is a World Heritage Site notable for a remarkable historical legacy of independent Renaissance culture, especially under the patronage of Federico da Montefeltro, duke of Urbino from 1444 to 1482.

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Urbino is a small Italian town in the Marche region that has been recognized as a World Heritage Site for its extraordinary Renaissance cultural achievements, particularly during the 15th century when Duke Federico da Montefeltro ruled and generously supported the arts. The town's historical importance lies in its role as an independent center of Renaissance culture that flourished under this ducal patronage, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that scholars and visitors value today.

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Key facts

Italian comune.name: Urbino
Italian comune.official_name: Comune di Urbino
Italian comune.image_skyline: Urbino dalla Strada Rossa.jpg
Italian comune.image_caption: View of Urbino
Italian comune.image_shield: Urbino-Stemma.svg
Italian comune.region: Marche
Italian comune.province: Pesaro and Urbino (PU)
Italian comune.frazioni: Ca' Mazzasette, Canavaccio, Castelcavallino, La Torre, Mazzaferro, Pieve di Cagna, San Marino, Schieti, Scotaneto, Trasanni
Italian comune.mayor: Maurizio Gambini
Italian comune.area_total_km2: 226.50
Italian comune.population_total: 14786
Italian comune.population_as_of: 30-4-2017
Italian comune.population_demonym: Urbinate(i)
Italian comune.elevation_m: 451
Italian comune.saint: St. Crescentinus
Italian comune.day: June 1
Italian comune.postal_code: 61029
Italian comune.area_code: 0722

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Urbino
Demonym: urbinati
Population: 13734
Area: 226.5
Elevation: 485
Official website: www.comune.urbino.pu.it
Image: Urbino-palazzo e borgo.jpg
Dialing code: 0722
Licence plate code: PU

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Commons category: Urbino
postal code: 61029
Commons gallery: Urbino
P11012: Jessica Lucas
native label: Urbino
P12749: Tuguegarao

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24 sections

Contents

Geography
History
Origins and Middle Ages
Period of Federico da Montefeltro
Cesare Borgia and the years of the Duchy Della Rovere
Annexation by the Papal States
The Albani and the French occupation
Redevelopment of the nineteenth century
Unification of Italy
First half of the twentieth century
Urbino and De Carlo
Maiolica
Main attractions
Palaces and public buildings
Churches
Other points of interest
People
Twin towns – sister cities
Climate
See also
References
Sources
Further reading
External links

The town, nestled on a high sloping hillside, retains much of its picturesque medieval aspect. It hosts the University of Urbino, founded in 1506, and is the seat of the Archbishop of Urbino. Its best-known architectural piece is the Palazzo Ducale, rebuilt by Luciano Laurana.