Urbino - Palazzo Ducale

 
The Palazzo Ducale, opposite the cathedral in Urbino, built by the Dalmatian architect Luciano da Laurana from 1465 onwards, is the most perfectly preserved example of an Italian princely residence of the period. Notable features are the colonnaded courtyard (c. 1470) and the staircase.

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Address: Palazzo Ducale, Piazza Duca Federico 107, I-61029 Urbino, Italy
Hours:
July 1 to September 30: 9am-7pm; Sun: 9am-1pm; Mon: 9am-2pm
October 1 to June 30: 9am-2pm; Sun: 9am-1pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Last admission half hour before closing.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

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View over the town of Urbino and the Palazzo Ducale.View over the town of Urbino and the Palazzo Ducale.
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