Museo Diocesano "Mons. Corrado Leonardi"
About This Museum
Tucked away in the Marche region's gentle hills, the Museo Diocesano in Urbania holds a secret that belies its quiet location: it's one of Italy's most intimate and rewarding ecclesiastical treasure chests. You won't find the overwhelming crowds of Rome or Florence here, just a profoundly human collection of art and devotion gathered over centuries. The experience feels less like a formal museum visit and more like being granted privileged access to a sacred attic, where every object has a story. It’s a place that manages to feel both grand and deeply personal.
Collection Highlights
Look for the intricate goldsmith work on 15th-century chalices, fragile parchment choir books with illuminations that still gleam, and a series of painted wooden sculptures depicting the Madonna that show the evolution of local artistic style. The textiles are particularly stunning, with vestments woven with threads of gold and silver that catch the light.
Visitor Information
It's located right in the heart of historic Urbania on Via Urbano VIII—easy to find once you're in the town center. Given its smaller size, it's perfect for a focused, hour-long dive into art without the fatigue of a mega-museum.
Architecture & Building
Housed within the former Episcopal Palace, the building itself is a lesson in layered history, with its sturdy Renaissance-era stonework framing doorways and hints of older, medieval structures peeking through.
Contact & Location
Address: Via Urbano VIII, Urbania, Pesaro e Urbino, 61049, Italia
Phone: +39 0722 312020
