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Urbania, the ancient Casteldurante, is located in the upper Metauro valley, north of the Marche region. It became Urbania in 1636 when Pope Urban VIII elevated it to a city and diocese for the civility of its inhabitants and the beauty of the place. The cultural and artistic heritage of the town is
varied and of great prestige: Palazzo Ducale, now housing the library, the Civic Museum and the Museum of the History of Agriculture and Crafts; the Bramante Theatre, one of the jewels of the region; the Cathedral of San Cristoforo and the Cemetery of the Mummies, with 18 bodies well preserved thanks to a curious phenomenon of natural mummification due to a particular mould present in the area. Not far from the centre is the Barco Ducale. There is also a wide range of nature activities, with trails in the Apennines and the Bosco dei Folletti, a fun and educational trail perfect for children.
The village can boast an important tradition linked to ceramics, which with its majolica has made it famous since the Renaissance. Today, the tradition is revived by local workshops and courses are held throughout the year. Among the typical products, the crostolo stands out, to be accompanied with cured meats, pecorino cheese and wild herbs, the bostrengo, a dessert made with rice and walnuts typical of the cold season, to be paired with sour cherry wine. Among the events, the National Befana Festival (6 January and the 3-4 days preceding it), an event for the whole family with shows, workshops, events and many activities, the Sagra del Crostolo in September and the numerous exhibitions held at the Palazzo Ducale.
