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Galleria Nazionale delle MarcheThe National Gallery of the Marche is an Italian state museum based in the Ducal Palace of Urbino. Its collections derive largely from works collected in the nineteenth century from churches and convents in the Marche region ; relatively few are the works of the ducal collections, which have been lost over the centuries. The most famous section is linked to the Urbino Renaissance, with two works by Piero della Francesca and others by the artists of the court of Federico da Montefeltro.
Cattedrale di Santa Maria AssuntaThe cathedral of Urbino is the main church of the city and the cathedral of the archdiocese of Urbino-Urbania-Sant'Angelo in Vado. It has remained similar in size to the previous Renaissance cathedral, demolished by the earthquake of 1789, and has been rebuilt in a neoclassical style; it measures 64.5 m in length, 36.8 m in width, and 50 m in height. It is dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta. In November 1950, Pope Pius XII elevated it to the dignity of a minor basilica.
Oratorio di San Giovanni BattistaThe oratory of San Giovanni Battista, Sant'Antonio Abate and San Giacomo Apostolo is located in Urbino in via Barocci , under the Albornoz fortress, and is one of the main city monuments. The external façade underwent a radical restoration in the neo - Gothic style at the beginning of the 20th century, based on a project by Diomede Catalucci.
Casa SantiCasa Santi or Rafael's Birthplace is a museum in the city of Urbino. It belongs to the Historic Center of Urbino, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1998. The house where Raphael was born in 1483 was built in the 14th century and, since 1460, Giovanni Santi, father of the famous painter, who was himself a painter and poet, lived there. In 1637 the building was acquired by Muzio Oddi, a local architect; and in 1837 it became the headquarters of the Rafael Academy.
Gola del FurloThe gorge or Furlo pass is a gorge located between Mount Pietralata and Mount Paganuccio, created by the erosive force of the Candigliano river, a tributary of the Metauro. Over the millennia it has reached a considerable depth, which however is no longer visible due to the dam, built-in 1922, which reduced the impetuous stream to a placid lake. It is located in the province of Pesaro-Urbino in the territory of the municipalities of Fermignano, Fossombrone, Cagli, and Acqualagna.
Passo del FurloThe gorge or Furlo pass is a gorge located between Mount Pietralata and Mount Paganuccio, created by the erosive force of the Candigliano river, a tributary of the Metauro. Over the millennia it has reached a considerable depth, which however is no longer visible due to the dam, built-in 1922, which reduced the impetuous stream to a placid lake. It is located in the province of Pesaro-Urbino in the territory of the municipalities of Fermignano, Fossombrone, Cagli, and Acqualagna.
Marmitte dei GigantiThe potholes of the giants are deep pit-shaped depressions in the rocks, which arise from river erosion in locations that were covered by glaciers. The potholes of the giants were formed with the melting waters of the glaciers, which flowed through the crevasses and especially the glacial mills. The largest "potholes of the giants" are found, by their very nature, where large glaciers are or were.
ConcaThe Conca is a river in the provinces of Pesaro and Urbino and Rimini. The Conca is a torrential watercourse that originates at over 1200 meters above sea level from Mount Carpegna in the Marche region. The river forms the border between the municipality of Cattolica and that of Misano Adriatico. It receives two tributaries in the municipality of Misano Adriatico: the Fossa del Molino and the Stream.
Monte NeroneThe Monte Nerone is a mountain of Marche belonging to the chain Umbria-Marche Apennines, located in the towns of Apecchio, Cagli, and Piobbico, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, which reaches the height of 1525 m s.lm with a vertical drop of 1200 m from the valley floor. On the top you can find two refuges for refreshment and ski lifts with the summit manned by telecommunications facilities of the RAI and the Ministry of Defense , while the Fosso del Presale rises from the slopes .
MetauroThe Metauro is the main river of the region Marche for long with 121 km of the course total, average flow rate ' water and basin extension. It originates from a wide range of springs and streams in Badia Tedalda, between Alpe Della Luna, Mount Nerone, and the upstream Catria. One of the famous rivers in this area and it is one of the main water sources of this area.
Museo Storico di GradaraThe castle of Gradara is the complex that stands on the top of a hill in the municipality of Gradara, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in the Marche region, consisting of a medieval castle - fortress and the adjacent historic village, protected by an outer wall that extends for almost 800 meters, making the entire structure imposing.
Misano World Circuit Marco SimoncelliThe Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli is a motorcycle circuit located in the municipality of Misano Adriatico, in the province of Rimini, precisely in the hamlet of Santa Monica and near the basin of the Conca. It is named in memory of Marco Simoncelli, an Italian motorcyclist who died in 2011. exceptionally in 2020 it also hosts the Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna and the Rimini Riviera, also valid for the world championship.
Castello di GradaraThe castle of Gradara is the complex that stands on the top of a hill in the municipality of Gradara, in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in the Marche region, consisting of a medieval castle - fortress and the adjacent historic village, protected by a outer wall that extends for almost 800 meters, making the entire structure imposing. Over time, the castle has progressively become one of the most visited monuments in the region and is the scene of museum, musical and artistic events.
Monte CarpegnaThe Monte Carpegna is a mountain range of ' Tuscan-Romagna, located longitudinally northwest-southeast on the border between Marche, Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, in the area Montefeltro. The Monte Carpegna nearby is a ski resort. The communal territory is included in the Sasso Simone and Simoncello Regional Park.
Sasso di SimoneThe Sasso di Simone is a huge block of limestone that rises like a regular parallelepiped from the mountains of the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines, reaching an altitude of 1204 m asl and dominating the Montefeltro region. Today it is part of the Sasso di Simone Nature Reserve between the province of Arezzo and the province of Pesaro-Urbino.
Aquarium of CattolicaThe Aquarium of Cattolica Le Navi is the largest aquarium on the Adriatic coast and the second in Italy and is located in Cattolica. It was inaugurated in 2000 and over the years new animals have been added. It was built as part of the redevelopment and restoration of the building complex "Le Navi", a marine colony designed by the architect Clemente Busiri Vici in 1931 and inaugurated in 1934 with the name of Colonia Marina "XXVIII October ".
Gabicce MareGabicce Mare is an Italian town of 5 684 inhabitants in the province of Pesaro and Urbino in the Marche region. It is also the smallest municipality in the province of Pesaro and Urbino. It rises on a small bay called Baia Degli Angeli, on the last offshoot of the Romagna coast, on the northern slopes of Monte San Bartolo. The Tavollo torrent and its tributary Taviolo flow through the municipal area, joining near the city center.
Monastery of Fonte Avellana, Scriptorium.The monastery of Fonte Avellana , dedicated to the Holy Cross, is located in the municipality of Serra Sant'Abbondio , in the province of Pesaro and Urbino , on the slopes of Monte Catria. Its origins date back to the end of the first millennium AD and are closely linked to the history of the Camaldolese congregation . The hermitage was perhaps founded by San Romualdo in 980 .
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Palazzo Ducale di UrbinoThe Ducal Palace of Urbino is one of the most interesting architectural and artistic examples of the entire Italian Renaissance and is home to the National Gallery of the Marche. The building, owned by the Italian State, is located in the center of the historic village of Urbino, flanked by other monuments such as the cathedral and the Sanzio Theater. It is one of the most visited monuments in the region and is the site of museums, musical and artistic events.