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Fortezza di Albornoz

Fortezza Albornoz
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Open Opens at 10:00-13:00,14:00-18:00
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61029 Urbino, Province of Pesaro and Urbino, ItalyMap
Phone+39 0722 320403
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  • Ksksksksks
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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.

    Reviewed on May 6, 2023
  • Cocciolino2015
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    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...

    Reviewed on Nov 12, 2018
  • alexineberry
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    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.

    Reviewed on Oct 17, 2018
  • VadimM67
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    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...

    Reviewed on Jul 30, 2018
  • Anuj_Mithani
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    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...

    Reviewed on Jun 2, 2018
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