Paintings, sculptures from the 14th to the 18th century, Ceramics, Drawings and Furniture in the most splendid setting of the Italian Renaissance.
The Galleria Nazionale delle Marche and the Palazzo Ducale of Urbino together constitute one of the most prestigious museum and architectural complexes in Italy and a symbol of the European Renaissance
The Palazzo Ducale, built starting from 1454 at the behest of Federico da Montefeltro, is considered one of the absolute masterpieces of Renaissance architecture.
It stands out for its imposing structure, which combines elements of a noble residence and a fortress, with Towers, Internal Courtyards, Panoramic Lodges and refined Decorative details. A meeting place for humanists, artists and writers, and inspired the work “Il Cortegiano” by Baldassarre Castiglione.
The Palazzo Ducale houses the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, which collects one of the most important art collections of the Italian Renaissance.
The Gallery exhibits Paintings, Sculptures, Ceramics, Drawings and Furniture from the 14th to the 18th century, in a journey that enhances both the works and the historic spaces of the palace
Among the masterpieces on display are:
Flagellation of Christ by Piero della Francesca, considered one of the most enigmatic and studied works of the Renaissance.
Raphael’s Mute Woman, one of the most famous female portraits by the artist from Urbino.
Works by Titian, Luca Signorelli, Guido Reni, Federico Barocci and other great masters.
The famous Panel of the Ideal City, attributed to Luciano Laurana or an artist from his circle.
It can also be very interesting to visit the Underground, Kitchens and Services of the Palace, which at the time was of an astonishing modernity.
Also stunning are the Inlaid Studiolo, the Library of Illuminated Manuscripts and the Chapel of Forgiveness, attributed to Bramante, without forgetting the Apartments and the Ballroom and the Courtyard of Honor.
Access to the Library is free and open to all
Visiting the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche and the Palazzo Ducale means immersing yourself in the refined atmosphere of the court of Federico da Montefeltro and admiring some of the greatest masterpieces in the history of Italian art, in one of the most evocative architectural contexts of the Renaissance
Palazzo Ducale
Piazza Rinascimento 13
Urbino
Marche – Italy
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