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.

Gradara Castle

The Gradara Castle is a medieval fortress that is located in the town of Gradara, Marche, in Italy.

Ducal Palace, Urbino

The Ducal Palace is a Renaissance building in the Italian city of Urbino in the Marche.

Obelisco di Urbino

One of the twelve original Egyptian obelisks in Italy, this monument was brought to Urbino in the 18th century and stands in Piazza Rinascimento.

Fortezza Albornoz

A 14th-century military fortification built by Cardinal Albornoz. Located at the city's highest point, it served as a primary defensive structure for Urbino.

Rocca di Mondavio

The Rocca di Mondavio or Rocca Roveresca di Mondavio is a 15th-century castle in the town of Mondavio, in the region of Marche, Italy.

Suasa

Suasa was an ancient Roman town in what is now the comune of Castelleone di Suasa, Marche, Italy.

Anfiteatro romano di Suasa

A Roman amphitheater situated at the base of the hill near the ancient city of Suasa, featuring ruins of the original arena and seating foundations.

Sito Archeologico Colombarone

An archaeological site along the ancient Via Flaminia containing the remains of a late Roman villa and a subsequent early Christian basilica with mosaic fragments.

Domus dei Coiedii

An expansive Roman residence within the Suasa archaeological park, notable for its significant collection of preserved floor mosaics dating to the 2nd century AD.