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Probably the best view of the city
The fortezza is more of a scovola gathering place, than a historic place of Urbino. The best views of the city are probably from here. Nice views of neighboring hills too.
Fortunately there are many other fortresses of Albornoz
Cardinal Albornoz was responsible for the construction of many fortresses,built NOT to protect the citizens of the towns,but to dominate them! When possible they were battered down, leaving the stones...
We paid to enter the fortress, Very,very little to see inside and the view from the top was barely an improvement on the view from the park outside. A complete waste of money.
The fortress is named after the Spanish cardinal Gil Alvarez Carillo de Albornoz. However, the fortress was built by his successor Angelico Grimoard in 1367-1371. Injustice happens often in history. F...
Our B&B Albornoz was located 50m away from the entrance to the Fortezza grounds, so we would often drop by to enjoy the views over Urbino and the valley below (wonderful play of light with passing clo...
Probably the best view of the city
The fortezza is more of a scovola gathering place, than a historic place of Urbino. The best views of the city are probably from here. Nice views of neighboring hills too.
Fortunately there are many other fortresses of Albornoz
Cardinal Albornoz was responsible for the construction of many fortresses,built NOT to protect the citizens of the towns,but to dominate them! When possible they were battered down, leaving the stones...
Do not bother
We paid to enter the fortress, Very,very little to see inside and the view from the top was barely an improvement on the view from the park outside. A complete waste of money.
Best views of Urbino from here.
The fortress is named after the Spanish cardinal Gil Alvarez Carillo de Albornoz. However, the fortress was built by his successor Angelico Grimoard in 1367-1371. Injustice happens often in history. F...
Panoramic vantage point
Our B&B Albornoz was located 50m away from the entrance to the Fortezza grounds, so we would often drop by to enjoy the views over Urbino and the valley below (wonderful play of light with passing clo...