Experience in Urbino, Italy by Giulia

What is it like to live in Urbino? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

The city is really nice, it's little, you can reach everything by walking. It is full of history, the landscape are wonderful, full of student from everywhere in Italy and also in the world.

What is the student lifestyle like in Urbino?

Before the mayor interrupt the traditional Thursday Urbinate, every thursday night all the students met on the main square for listen to music, drink and make friend. But now, all the parties had place during april-may-june, with concerts, djset and beer! Also in Collegi they used to make wonderful party, hopefully we will have them next year. There are plenty of libraries where you can study and with access to wifi connection, and the canteen aren't bad in the center, but the best one is Collegi's one.

How much does it cost to live in Urbino?

I live in the near by, not in the city of Urbino

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Urbino? Is there any advice you can give?

I live in the near by, not in the city of Urbino

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Crescia Urbinate and beer!

What places would you recommend visiting in Urbino?

Surely the Palazzo Ducale and the National Galleries, better on the evening so you can see the sunset from the Palace. Also to see Raffaello house, the par Fortezza di Albornoz, the Botanic Garden and all the little medieval street.

Is it good to eat out in Urbino? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

There are plenty of pizzerie in Urbino: for a quick one, you can go to Buco, on the main square. If you're looking for a restaurant that can do both pizza and traditional dishes at fair price, you had to go to Blasone, and for taste the traditional Crescia Urbinate, the best place is Il Ragno D'oro, near Raffaello's statue!

Is the nightlife good in Urbino? Where is good to go?

Before the mayor interrupt the traditional Thursday Urbinate, every thursday night all the students met on the main square for listen to music, drink and make friend. But now, all the parties had place during april-may-june, with concerts, djset and beer!

What advice would you give future students heading to Urbino?

Don't be shy, there are plenty of students whom are searching for you to make friend, practice languages and show you the beauties of this city!