Visiting Urbino and surroundings: the cradle of the Renaissance from the windows of the Ferrari 296 GTB

With its sleek, flowing lines and impeccable balance of power and lightness,  Ferrari 296 GTB is the perfect car for visiting Urbino, the "ideal city of the Renaissance" so dreamt by Federico da Montefeltro who wanted to make it incomparable in terms of harmony and magnificence.

What to see in Urbino? The perfection of form is matched by Ferrari 296 GTB

If you are planning to visit Urbino and its surroundings, the sinuous and compact lines of our Ferrari 296 GTB rental will guide you to discover this wonderful city with an exquisitely historical soul and at the same time projected towards the future. Visiting Urbino means immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the Renaissance, following in the footsteps of the artists, poets and scientists who lived, travelled and loved it, but also touching the future thanks to the great university pole that attracts thousands of young talents from all over Italy every year.

Set among the hills of Montefeltro and just a stone's throw from the coast, Urbino will be easy to reach aboard your Ferrari 296 GTB, with which you can follow the evocative route along the city walls and then delve into the magnificence of the historic centre. Once you enter through one of the city's seven gates, you will magically find yourself inside a Renaissance jewel made up of small streets where life flows slowly, unexpected panoramic views around every corner, extraordinary monuments, delicious local food and a priceless artistic heritage.

A Ferrari 296 GTB for hire to visit Urbino

Among the most fascinating and important places in the history of Urbino we must certainly mention:

• The Ducal Palace: much more than a simple noble residence. It is a fortified microcosm, an emblem of the 'ideal city' that Federico da Montefeltro dreamed of and which even today, six hundred years later, is pure reality. Inside today you can find the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, with works that have marked the history of Italian art by Raphael, Titian and Piero della Francesca. Don't forget to also visit the dungeons, the famous Studiolo del Duca and climb the palace's Torricini to enjoy a unique view of the entire Montefeltro region.
• Raffaello's Birthplace: If you have decided to visit Urbino on board our Ferrari 296 GTB rental, you absolutely must make a stop at this icon of Italian culture because the history of art passes through here. Raffaello Sanzio was in fact born within these very walls and here today you can still see where he took his first steps in the world of painting, his bedroom, the washbasin where he ground the colours for painting, his father's workshop and numerous works of art.
• The Sanzio Theatre, the Helicoidal Ramps, the Torricini: three distinct architectural works but cleverly connected to the Doge's Palace, further testifying to its magnificence. From the base of the Ramps to the top of the Torricini, there is a panoramic path from which you can admire the sea, the entire city, the city walls and the surrounding green hills.
• The Albornoz Fortress can be easily reached in your rented Ferrari 296 GTB. If you have ever seen a photo of Urbino, almost certainly that photo came from here! Indeed, this is one of the most iconic places in the city, thanks to the breathtaking panorama it offers in all seasons of the year. Lie down on the lawn of the park and relax admiring the view of the city from above, without forgetting to take a photograph.
• The Urbino Cathedral, majestic, refined and exquisitely neoclassical in style, just a few steps from the Ducal Palace. Also visit the Cathedral Grottoes to complete a deeply evocative experience.

What to eat and what to see in Urbino

The city of Urbino is a veritable open-air museum, painted by the skilful hands of man and nature. But visiting Urbino on board a Ferrari 296 GTB does not only mean admiring one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, which has also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site: after deciding what to see in Urbino, you will also be hungry. Towards sunset and with the arrival of evening, the city lights up and the numerous clubs, pubs and restaurants in the centre come alive, welcoming university students and tourists from all over the world. For an explosion of typical Urbino flavours, accompany a good Marche wine with local cured meats and cheeses such as ciauscolo and casciotta, to be tasted strictly together with Urbino's crescia sfogliata (a kind of puff pastry). Finally, before leaving the ideal city with your rented Ferrari 296 GTB, do not forget to pass by the Fortezza Albornoz again to contemplate the city illuminated by the evening lights.

A final word of warning: it will be difficult to leave Urbino without leaving a piece of your heart here.