Discover Urbania: Palazzo Ducale, Ceramics and Nature

Palazzo Ducale, the ceramics tradition of Casteldurante and the banks of the Metauro give Urbania a distinctive character. This character includes the architectural history of Palazzo Ducale, the ceramics tradition of Casteldurante, the banks of the Metauro, the Sentiero dei Folletti and cooking classes on Crostolo and Bostrengo.

Palazzo Ducale and the MUSAA

Palazzo Ducale in Urbania was built at the end of the 15th century over an existing Brancaleoni fortress. The underground areas of the palace house the MUSAA Museo Demoetnoantropologico di Storia dell’Agricoltura e dell’Artigianato. For visitors interested in culture, the history of the building is combined here with themes from agriculture and crafts.

Ceramics between Tradition and Craftsmanship

The Museo Diocesano Leonardi preserves a documented collection of ceramics from the Durantine-Urbanian tradition, dating from the Middle Ages to more recent periods. At the same time, the ceramics tradition of Casteldurante is continued today in Urbania’s local workshops through high-quality craftsmanship. Urbania can therefore be explored both through traditional forms and through contemporary crafts.

The Metauro, Mountains and Peaks in the Surrounding Area

The banks of the Metauro River, which runs through Urbania, are designated as an area of considerable public interest. Cima Castiglione and Monte Nerone, both mountains, as well as Monte del Pantano and La Montagnola, which are considered peaks, are located around Urbania. The landscape themes thus range from the course of the river to mountains and peaks in the surrounding area.

Ruin, Ancient Site and the Museo di Informatica

The Fortezza Albornoz, a ruin, is located around Urbania. In the wider regional area around Urbania, there are also the Piana di San Pietro in Cotto, an ancient site, and the Museo di Informatica e Storia del Calcolo, a museum.

Chiesa dei Morti and Cimitero delle Mummie

The Chiesa dei Morti in Urbania houses the Cimitero delle Mummie. Eighteen corpses from nearby graves were displayed there; their mummification occurred naturally as a result of a particular mold. This combination of a sacred building and a distinctive burial history adds a unique feature to Urbania’s cultural themes.

Family Experiences on the Sentiero dei Folletti

The Bosco dei Folletti offers families a walk along the Sentiero dei Folletti, encounters with animals, horseback and donkey rides, an adventure course and numerous games. The “Sentiero dei Folletti” is located near the Centro San Martino, 5 km from Urbania, and lies within the Monte Montiego wildlife oasis. The trail is educational, nature-oriented and designed for tourism.

Cooking Classes on Crostolo and Bostrengo

The Associazione Mac-Caroni organizes a half-day cooking class on Crostolo and another on Bostrengo. Both courses end with participants sharing the prepared dishes. This complements an exploration of Urbania’s ceramics and history with a culinary experience focusing on two different local specialties.

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