Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Unique Urbino

 
 
The following images were captured last year during a delightful 2-week house exchange in Central Italy which encompassed a visit to the walled city of Urbino - noted for its University and independent Renaissance culture.
It was also the birthplace of the painter Raffaello Sanzio, known as Raphael and these cute cherubs at the base of a statue commemorating him caught my eye.
 

It was a warm day and these locals seemed to be enjoying a chat in the shade of these magnificent trees

 
This was the view looking up the hill towards the square housing Raphael's statue - a walk not for the faint-hearted!

 
. . . the beautiful surrounding countryside




A delightful memory of both Italy and France is the colourful window boxes which adorn the soft pastel-coloured buildings that were in abundance throughout our travels


 
Linking up with Our World Tuesday
and thanking Lady Fi and the team for hosting.

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15 comments:

  1. CarverMarch 3, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Great shots. Looks like a fascinating place to visit. The steep hills on the roads reminds me of San Francisco which is also not for the fainthearted in terms of walking.

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  2. JoyfulMarch 3, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    Lovely imagines of a beautiful place to visit.

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  3. roamingpursuitsMarch 3, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Fabulous photos.

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  4. KarenMarch 3, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Oh Valerie, what a great place to visit! I've always wanted to go to Italy. Splendid scenery and street views.

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  5. BirgittaMarch 3, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    Interesting and great photo series!

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  6. IndraniMarch 3, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Italy does have such beautiful windows, Great to see them. :)

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  7. Minoru SaitoMarch 3, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    Hi! Nice trip to Italy. The native town of Raphael is very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 3, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    WHat a lovely trip you had!

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  9. IngridMarch 3, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Lovely typical Italian town !

    http://gattinatravels.blogspot.com/

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  10. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.comMarch 3, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    A wonderful collection of pictures . Italy is just Italy - one of the most beautiful countries.

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  11. Stewart MMarch 3, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    That does look like steep walk!

    When I snorkel I wear a thin 3/4 length wetsuit and a hood - and I find that pretty comfortable once I get going. The hood helps a lot - and it prevents the top of my head from getting sun-burnt!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  12. DeniseinVAMarch 4, 2015 at 1:23 AM

    Beautiful photos Valerie. I have never been to Italy, hope to one day.

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  13. Su-sieee! MacMarch 4, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Wonderful photos, especially the scene of the street going up the hill.
    The View from the Top of the Ladder

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  14. diane bMarch 5, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    What a beautiful part of our world. I love the gentlemen having a chat in the shade. A lovely village scene. The European windows and shutters always draw my attention too.

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  15. PollyMarch 7, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    Lovely pictures, made me want to go there :-)

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