In 1444, after Oddantonio's assassination, Federico da Montefeltro became Duke of Urbino.

Federico da Montefeltro transformed Urbino into one of the essential centres of the Renaissance. Federico was its patron prince.

Every Renaissance Lord needs a palace. Federico da Montefeltro wanted to build one of the most personal residences.

The Palazzo Ducale is inimitable, "the most beautiful to be found in all Italy".

Mantua is the city of Gonzaga family; a brilliant story of art and beauty. It was one of the Italian centres of world culture.