Palazzo Ducale
Palazzo Ducale
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Built in 1476 AD and restructured at the end of the 15th century, this palace is an important example of Renaissance architecture, with an elegant interior surrounding a courtyard built of stones and bricks.
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Massimo B
Campi Bisenzio, Italy15 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Palazzo Ducale is wonderful, well looked after and we sincerely recommend a visit.
We want to thank the boy (sorry we don't remember his name) who was doing the internship on the morning of 8/17/23, and who guided us through the rooms of the Palace. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, he truly made us feel as if we were at the Duke's court. Without him we would certainly have appreciated half of the things we saw. Congratulations.
We want to thank the boy (sorry we don't remember his name) who was doing the internship on the morning of 8/17/23, and who guided us through the rooms of the Palace. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, he truly made us feel as if we were at the Duke's court. Without him we would certainly have appreciated half of the things we saw. Congratulations.
Written August 23, 2023
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Pim G
Rotterdam, The Netherlands958 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
As is often the case in Italy, the opening hours differed from the opening hours, even published at the door, which in turn is indicated by a piece of paper on the door. No problem, but in the end not much to experience inside. The highlight was the drink at the kiosk in the adjacent garden.
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Written September 12, 2024
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G.B.
822 contributions
Sep 2021
Unfortunately, it was not possible to enter the museum, but even just for the view it's worth stopping here to admire Gubbio from above.
Written September 22, 2021
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Emily D
44 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
The summer palace of Federico da Montefeltro
with the wood inlay study on the first floor near
the courtyard, completely reproduced and installed
(original in the Met in New York).
The large salon on the first floor nearby is
cavernous, the upper rooms cosy and
with great views over the Gubbio valley -
nice to imagine how Federico and his wife
lived when not in Urbino. The woman who
runs the ticket office was more interested in
talking to her male friend than doing her job,
but eventually we got to see the palace.
with the wood inlay study on the first floor near
the courtyard, completely reproduced and installed
(original in the Met in New York).
The large salon on the first floor nearby is
cavernous, the upper rooms cosy and
with great views over the Gubbio valley -
nice to imagine how Federico and his wife
lived when not in Urbino. The woman who
runs the ticket office was more interested in
talking to her male friend than doing her job,
but eventually we got to see the palace.
Written May 17, 2016
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JohnRegoPark
Rego Park, NY1,242 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
This is one of those places where you can really step back in time. This wonderfully preserved and intriguing palace is located at one of the high points in Gubbio. Since Gubbio is on a hillside, one should definitely ask where the elevator is and take it to the top. There is a modest admission charge--worth it. The bottom floor is mostly renovated palatial rooms, the top floor is an art gallery, some with new exhibits. The highlight is the cut wood room for the Duke (alas, a copy: the real one is in the Metropolitan Museum in New York City). You will enjoy the magnificent panorama around on the various terraces. You must visit Gubbio in general, and this palace in particular.
Written May 5, 2016
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bbinder
Paciano, Italy174 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
This should be a for sure stop on any visit to Gubbio. The building is situated in a lovely spot on a piazza with a view over the town and valley below. The interior of the building has not been ruined or distorted by poor restoration choices and offers an excellent glimpse at an earlier time.
Written August 17, 2015
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Magellano81
Tortona, Italy40,325 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
The ducal palace is not to be confused with the palace of the consuls in Piazza Grande.
A beautiful and historic building in medieval style, also located in the heart of the city of Gubbio exactly near the church of the cathedral. You can come and visit the interior of this magnificent building, a kind of museum.
A beautiful and historic building in medieval style, also located in the heart of the city of Gubbio exactly near the church of the cathedral. You can come and visit the interior of this magnificent building, a kind of museum.
Written April 16, 2015
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Aldo P
Rome, Italy256 contributions
Jun 2021
I was not impressed with the quality of the art collection and also with the modern art exhibit which is presently housed there. The building is interesting and the view from the terraces breat-taking
Written June 20, 2021
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ERIC W
Knoxville, TN4,420 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
It’s five euros per person for entry and worth every penny. Tons of old art and furniture and the architecture is incredible. Don’t miss this one Don’t miss the underground part
Written September 27, 2019
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Houlihan2
Melbourne, Australia778 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This palace has a beautiful set of wooden doors leading into a courtyard with a number of rooms leading off it. Unless you want to be exhausted when you arrive at the Palazzo Ducale, you might want to take the lift up to the entrance.Walking towards the Palazzo, you may come across a garden of bonsai trees, which were just amazing! The palace is directly across the small piazza from the Duomo, where the statues of the Saints that are paraded in the Corsa dei Ceri (Festival of Candles) are kept. Unfortunately, we missed this festival by two days, but the whole medieval city was festooned with the flags and banners of the three Saints.
Written June 4, 2019
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Hello, was wondering what cost would be for a stay of five days in November, also was wondering if there is a transfer or car service from airport or Assisi (if there is an airport there). What do you suggest for this and please? would like to know or have any information that may be helpful with booking and arranging my travels would be greatly appreciated.
Written July 27, 2016
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