Fortezza Albornoz e Parco della Resistenza

The Resistance Park and Albornoz Fortress are among the most evocative and symbolic sites in Urbino, where history, memory, and landscape come together in a unique experience.

The fortress was built in the second half of the 14th century at the behest of Cardinal Egidio Albornoz, as part of the papal strategy to reconquer and control the Marche region. Located on the summit of Mount San Sergio, it overlooks the city and surrounding hills from a strategic position originally designed for territorial defense.

In the 16th century, the Urbino-born architect Giovan Battista Comandino oversaw a significant renovation of the structure, adding bastions and semicircular towers in line with the principles of Renaissance military architecture. The transformation of the fortress from a defensive stronghold to a place of reflection and culture mirrors the historical evolution of the city itself.

In 1975, the area surrounding the fortress was transformed into the Resistance Park, dedicated to the memory of the struggle against Nazi-Fascism. Today, the park is open to the public year-round, free of charge, and offers wide green spaces, walking paths, benches, playgrounds, and stunning panoramic views of Urbino and the Marche landscape.

The Albornoz Fortress is open to visitors during the spring and summer months, on weekends. Admission is subject to a small fee, while entry is free for students up to 14 years old.