Urbino is a special place and three days there was just about the right amount of time. The streets are steep so it takes a bit of energy to get around the city but it’s worth the extra steps.
Everything is Uphill or Downhill!
On our last full day, we toured the enormous Ducal Palace and found a good place, Cafe des Artistes, for pizza.
Pizza!
We left Urbino by bus this morning for the one hour and 30 minute trip to Fano. The bus was clean, comfortable and our tickets were a good deal at €4.50 each. This wasn’t in our original itinerary but after we read about the flooding in Senigallia we picked Fano as a second choice – it’s the third largest city in the Le Marche region and a major beach resort. This mighty statue of Augustus guards the main entrance to the city.
Augustus in Fano
There is also a relic from Fano’s Roman days – a travertine gate with one of its two original towers, built in AD2.
Via Arco d’Augusto
We’re staying in a small apartment near the city center…the kitchen table is set and it’s almost too lovely to use!
Table – Palazzo Rotati
We walked to the beach but found it to be rocky not very scenic – it’s late in the season so many things are closed. In season, it’s lined with beach umbrellas.
Fano Beach
It’s a warm day and now late afternoon. We’re anxious to see the city when things are more lively this evening and then looking forward to visiting the local produce market tomorrow.
