Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Oratorio di San Giovanni
(Via Barocci 31; admission €2.50; 10am-12.30pm & 3-5.30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-12.30pm Sun)
The
14th-century oratorio features brightly coloured frescoes by Lorenzo and Giacomo
Salimbeni.
CHURCH
Festivals & Events
The city swings into summer at
Urbino Jazz Festival
in June, with performances held all
over town, followed by the
International Festival of Ancient Music
in July and the
Festa
dell'Aquilone
, a kite festival, on the first weekend in September.
Festa dell'Duca
( 3rd Sun Aug)
The city time travels back to the Middle Ages, with medieval fun hitting
the streets in the shape of a costumed procession and the re-enactment of a tournament on
horseback.
CULTURE
Sleeping
B&B Albornoz
( 347 2987897;
www.bbalbornoz.com
;
Via dei Maceri 23; s €50, d €70-80)
Wedged in a quiet old-
town corner, this B&B has boutique flavour. A spiral staircase links three studios full of
designer touches, with murals, funky lighting and bold artworks, from the monochromatic
'You and Me' to the floral, lilac-kissed romance of 'Osaka'. All come with kitchenettes
and espresso machines. The friendly owners will squeeze in an extra bed for €20.
B&B
€
Locanda della
AGRITURISMO
€€
Valle Nuova
( 0722 33 03 03;
www.vallenuova.it
; La Cappella 14, Sagrata di Fermignano; s/d €81/112, half-board
€30 per person; Jun-Nov; )
What a delight this organic farm is, with bright,
immaculate rooms and lovely views across wooded hills to the mountains beyond. Wheth-
er you want to rustle up an Italian feast with a cookery class, go horse riding or learn
basket-weaving, Giulia obliges. She is also terrific cook and dinners are a feast of
homegrown goodies.
