Galleria Nazionale delle Marche

Housed inside the magnificent Ducal Palace of Urbino, a Renaissance masterpiece commissioned by Duke Federico da Montefeltro, the National Gallery of the Marche is one of Italy’s most prestigious museums. Established in 1912, it was created to collect, preserve, and showcase the region’s artistic heritage, much of which had been dispersed after the suppression of religious institutions and the city's long period under Papal control.

The museum unfolds through more than 80 rooms, set in stunning historic spaces such as the Duke’s Studiolo, the Library, the Banquet Hall, and the Duke and Duchess’s Apartments. The collection spans from the 14th to the 17th century, featuring paintings, altarpieces, frescoes, sculptures, tapestries, ceramics, furniture, drawings, and engravings.

Among the masterpieces on display are works by Piero della Francesca, including the Flagellation of Christ and the Madonna of Senigallia, La Muta by Raphael, as well as paintings by Paolo Uccello, Luca Signorelli, Titian, Guido Reni, Guercino, and Federico Barocci. One highlight is the mysterious painting of the Ideal City, a unique example of Renaissance perspective and urban planning.

The Gallery offers an immersive journey through art, history, and architecture, making every visit a deep dive into the heart of Urbino’s Renaissance civilization.