and a gated and walled entrance to the castello and centro storico. Our ceramic painting course is held in the environs of the 16th century Ducal Palazzo.

Urbania food and wine

This northern town of Le Marche has a distinctive cuisine famous for the highly sought-after Tartufo Bianco or white truffle in October, accompanied by Luigi and his famous dog, we will be out hunting the truffle.

Cinghiali (wild boar), caprioli (roe deer), istrici (porcupine), lupi (wolf) can still be found in the woods and forests of the Alta Val Metauro.

Parliamo italiano

Why not brush up your italian on a conversational language course? One-to-one tuition from Corinna, Barbara, Tiziana and Roberto, partners in the Scuola Italia. Novice or advanced speaker, we have courses to suit all levels. Our language school, based in an historic Palazzo, metres from the central Piazza, is friendly, informal and fun.

Ceramic painting with Monica

Urbania's three-hundred-year old tradition of ceramic painting continues in what was once the Duke's Palace. Learn the secrets of this historic art-form and take home your own italian masterpiece.