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Urbino + Frasassi

Urbino is a UNESCO World Heritage city, listed in 1998, with the 15th-century Palazzo Ducale. It is about 60 km from Frasassi according to one guide; we could not verify the drive time.

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Answer first: Urbino is a UNESCO city with Renaissance buildings; Frasassi is the cave. Do Urbino in the morning and the caves in the afternoon, but check the drive time on your map.

Urbino

UNESCO listed the historic centre in 1998. The Palazzo Ducale, built for Federico da Montefeltro in the 15th century, houses the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche. Raphael’s house is here too (Wikipedia). Palace hours and prices were not verified.

GetYourGuide lists tours with the Ducal Palace, rated up to 4.9.

The caves

Pick a later cave slot, and buy tickets in advance.

Stay

Check hotels in Urbino

Frequently asked questions

Is Urbino worth combining with Frasassi?

It suits a full day with an early start. Distances are about 60 km but the drive time is unverified.

What is in the Palazzo Ducale?

It houses the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche (Wikipedia). Raphael's house is also in Urbino.

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