Walled old town

Urbino, Italy

The well-preserved historic centre that has changed little since the 15th century.

Places in Walled old town

Family-run trattorias Charming family-run trattorias serving up homemade pasta dishes rooted in Marche culinary traditions.
Truffle-focused restaurants Restaurants highlighting the region's prized truffles alongside local specialities.
Walled old town wine bars Wine bars throughout the well-preserved historic centre.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer comfortable weather for exploring the walled Renaissance city centre.
Getting around: Urbino's walled historic centre, unchanged since the 15th century, is compact and entirely walkable, though hilly.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Italian. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Urbino's dining scene continues balancing charming family-run trattorias serving homemade pasta with elegant Michelin-starred restaurants offering innovative tasting menus, both drawing on the deep culinary traditions of the Marche region.

Palazzo Ducale quarter — Home to one of Italy's most important Renaissance palaces.
University quarter — Home to one of the oldest universities in Italy, giving the city youthful energy.