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Renaissance Square | In front of San Domenico, 61029 Urbino, ItalyMap
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  • paolovbossi
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    Difficult to see

    It looks stupid to say that an object of 2500 years ago can be easily missed, but it is true. It is close to the Palazzo Ducale and the Cathedral and all the eyes are for the beauty of Urbino and not ...

    Reviewed on Aug 28, 2021
  • daffystjob
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    Central Monument in beautiful Urbino

    This is probably one of the least impressive architectural structures within Urbino but everywhere else it would be a must see. This little town is so full of fantastic architecture and structural bea...

    Reviewed on Sep 6, 2018
  • mikek794
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    Can't miss it

    Standing in front of the Ducal Palace you can hardly ignore this 2500 year old Egyptian monolith. It is impressive, but once again, asks the colonial question of "What is it doing here?" And in this ...

    Reviewed on Oct 3, 2016
  • Daniela V
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    Nice piece

    Standing next to the Duke's Palace and the cathedral, this is a beautiful polished marble obelisk from ancient Egypt, now somewhat incongruously surmounted by an iron cross.

    Reviewed on Jun 21, 2016
  • 868daniel12345
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    nothing that special

    I went there after the visit at the palace and I maybe was expecting something different, but if you walk there go check it out, it doesn't take much

    Reviewed on Mar 24, 2016
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