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A Journey Through Time and Tradition

Fascinating stories that pertain to music, the Piazza, Cafe Baisli, and The Urbino Express. Take a dive into the wonderful culture and history of Urbino, Italy.

People of the Piazza

Kate Talley

As the city’s center, the Piazza Della Repubblica is the place for people to come together in Urbino Italy. The Piazza is always populated with people from all walks of life. Locals, students, and tourists all congregate here to create the beating heart of Urbino.

Family and friends help this graduate into his celebration costume, a “superhero pig” complete with a cape. July 5, 2023.
This photo features a group of men gathered for a mid-day chat. These men are part of the larger collection of retirees that spend plenty of time relaxing at the Piazza. July 5, 2023.
Andrea Di Falco, a member of the local theater troupe speaks on what the Piazza means to him. He describes it as a “magical place” for people to come together. July 7, 2023.
As can often be observed here, a biker rides through the Piazza. July 5, 2023.
Two children selling their wares by the steps of the Piazza. Their inventory included painted ceramic items, seemingly sculpted by hand. July 4, 2023.
Li Kangning, often seen walking through the Piazza with her cat “Uno”. July 7, 2023.
On this day, people gathered on the Piazza to witness a theatrical event, which brought quite a crowd to the city’s center. July 8, 2023.
This photo features the “Old Lady” of the Piazza taking in the view from her window. She can be seen regularly on the bench below her apartment or sitting by the steps near Cafe Basili. July 8, 2023.

Emily caccamo

Bringing Artistic Spaces Back To Urbino

Alessandro Manenti, owner of the Fuoritema has made it his mission to create a welcoming environment for students. Students and locals are able express themself creatively through music and comedy alike.

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CHloe O’Hallaron

A Timeless Brew: The Secret History of Urbino’s Oldest Caffè

From Napoleon to now, discover the secret history of Caffè Basili, Urbino’s century-old coffee shop and bar.

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Soren Scott

The Urbino Express

For the past seven years, Urbino’s Explorer Train has provided guided tours around the historic city. This documentary short explores local opinions on the train, as well as its affect on tourism in Urbino. Featured in the video is the explorers long time conductor, Vallini Danilo, as wel as Urbino tourists and natives.