The Palazzo Ducale - Urbino's main claim to fame is absolutely huge and towers over the countryside ... like a Palace.. which, of course, it is.


The view out over the countryside from the hilltop that is Urbino.

Me at the water fountain... which unusually doubles as a Goldfish Pond!!



Ross in one of the narrow streets.. framed in the ornate brickwork around the door.




Raphael lived here for the first 16 years of his life and this monument is in his honour.
