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Pass the Passatelli, Please
By Milana KaticAt the restaurant La Trattoria del Leone, located on Via Cesare Battisti in Urbino, the traditional Le Marche dish passatelli in brodo reigns supreme. Made from a mixture of grated bread, mixed pecorino cheeses, parmesan, eggs, and a bit of salt and nutmeg... -
Divine Light
By Sofia LugoThe Ducal Star, a glass lampshade based on a mathematical design that dates back to the 1400s, is a symbol of Urbino’s Renaissance. -
Debunking the Curse of the Ducal Palace
By Stephanie StricklandWant to know a little secret about Urbino’s infamous Ducal Palace? Legend has it that university students believe this site is cursed, and refuse to enter the palace for fear of never graduating... -
Order Coffee Like an Italian
By Mikayla Francese“It's a way of life,” says Giovanni Garbugli, co-owner of Urbino’s Sugar Café, as he explains why coffee in Italy is the best in the world. Want to order coffee like a native? -
Pause for Pausa
By Leah De GraafGated storefronts, dark grocery stores, and deserted streets might not be the greeting you’d expect upon arrival in Urbino, the quintessential Renaissance city. But if the time is between 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., this is the likely scene. -
Pasta to Die For
By Allison ButlerPasta so good you’ll die? Rumor has it that a certain type of pasta, strozzapreti, was so good that it once strangled a priest. -
Roman Remnants Revealed
By Megan NorthcoteTraces of ancient architecture, including curved Roman arches and triangular Medieval arches, can still be found incorporated into Urbino's modern-day buildings. -
Federico Fest
By Nandi AlexanderJoin the annual party for Federico da Montefeltro: jousting, dance, poetry, soccer, and more. -
Lingua Digitale
By Erica DemsonTips to help you e-mail and text like an Italian. -
A Street for Italy’s “Beating Heart”
By Azia ToussaintThe story of Via Giuseppe Mazzini. -
Cheek Kissing 101
By Pachia LeeA guide to greeting, continental-style.