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Things to see in Urbino (Italy): 12 places and when to go
Urbino is a town in Italy, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Museums and art (2), Temples (2). The best known are Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Casa Santi and Furlo Pass. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 43.7256, 12.6359
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (2) · History (2) · Wildlife (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- BLQ Bologna, 140 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Rifugio Ca' I Fabbri, at 725 m.
What to see in Urbino
The places in and around Urbino, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Galleria Nazionale delle MarcheArt Museum in Urbino, Italy170 m
- Casa SantiBuilding in Urbino, Italy170 m
- Furlo PassCanyon in Italy11 km
- Urbania CathedralMain church of Urbania11 km
- Friary of Saint BernardineReligious building in Urbino, Italy1.1 km
- Urbino obeliskObelisk in Urbino, Italy169 m
- Porta ValbonaBuilding in Urbino, Italy147 m
- Riserva naturale statale Gola del FurloProtected area in Italy (EUAP1169)12 km
- Monte ZaccarelliSummit15 km
- Cammino dei Cappuccini - Tappa 1Hiking13 km
- Montecalvo in FogliaProtected area in Italy7.0 km
- Rifugio Ca' I FabbriHiking13 km
When to go to Urbino
The best time to visit Urbino is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:05
- FebPossible10:16
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:32
- JunBest time15:15
- JulPossible14:57
- AugPossible13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:25
- DecPossible8:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. In April, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Urbino
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 140 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Barchi11 places24 km
- Frontone18 places24 km
- Pesaro31 places26 km
- Apecchio13 places26 km
- Sestino26 places27 km
- Rimini41 places37 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Urbino?
The best known: Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Casa Santi, Furlo Pass, Urbania Cathedral, Friary of Saint Bernardine. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Urbino?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45.
How do you get to Urbino?
The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 140 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Urbino as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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