Province of Pesaro and Urbino

District ·🇮🇹 Italy

Area 2,503 km²

Time zone Europe/Rome

Official website www.provincia.pu.it

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Provincia di Pesaro e Urbino: Essential Treasures

This collection highlights the cultural and historical landmarks of the Marche region, spanning from the UNESCO-listed Renaissance center of Urbino to the Roman engineering of the Furlo Pass. Key sites include the Ducal Palace, the medieval fortress of Gradara, and the 15th-century Rocca di Mondavio. The selection also features the Romanesque mosaics of Pesaro Cathedral, the late-Renaissance Villa Imperiale, and the natural coastline of the Monte San Bartolo Natural Park.

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Historic Religious Sites

Explore the architectural heritage of the Pesaro and Urbino province through its prominent cathedrals, monasteries, and chapels. This collection features Renaissance masterpieces like the Urbino Cathedral and the San Bernardino mausoleum, alongside the medieval frescoes of the Oratory of St John the Baptist. From the secluded mountain hermitage of Fonte Avellana to the urban Romanesque foundations of Fano and Pesaro, these sites preserve centuries of religious art, including works by Giovanni Santi in the Tiranni Chapel.

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Historic Sites and Ruins

This collection highlights the architectural evolution of the Pesaro and Urbino province, spanning from Roman antiquity to the Renaissance. It features the UNESCO-listed Ducal Palace and the rare Egyptian Obelisk in Urbino, alongside significant Roman remains such as the Suasa amphitheater and the mosaic-rich Domus dei Coiedii. Defensive heritage is represented by the well-preserved medieval Gradara Castle and the 15th-century military engineering of Rocca di Mondavio, offering a comprehensive look at the region's strategic and cultural history.

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Natural Wonders of Italy

Explore the diverse geological landscape of the Pesaro e Urbino province in Italy's Marche region. This selection features the prominent limestone peaks of the Umbrian-Marchigiano Apennines, including Monte Nerone and Monte Catria. The list highlights the Metauro River's Cascata del Sasso—one of the widest waterfalls in the country—and the complex gypsum karst formations of the Onferno cave system, a significant site for regional bat colonies and scientific research.

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