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Looking for a special way to start the year with a smile? Mark these dates: from January 4 to 6, 2026, Urbania once again dresses up in magic with the National Befana Festival. Year after year, this event attracts families, curious visitors and travelers from all over Italy, turning this Marche town into a truly enchanted world. Here, the Befana is not just a traditional character, but a lively, ironic and surprising presence, able to light up children’s eyes and take adults back in time. A must-see event, also perfect as a winter day trip during a stay along the Adriatic coast.
For almost thirty years, Urbania has officially been the Italian capital of the Befana. The event took on national importance in the late 1990s, when it began attracting growing media attention and an ever-wider audience. Today, the festival is a large collective celebration involving the entire city: the historic center fills with colorful stockings hanging everywhere, shop windows turn into fairy-tale scenes, and the streets become stages for shows, music and continuous entertainment. The most symbolic moment is the handing over of the city keys to the Befana, who for three days becomes Urbania’s “first citizen”. A ritual that perfectly reflects the playful yet deeply identity-driven spirit of the festival.
Walking through Urbania during Epiphany means being immersed in a continuous flow of things to see and do. There are squares dedicated to chocolate, creative DIY areas, themed markets and spaces designed for children’s entertainment. The Befane, in their colorful costumes, animate every corner of the city, while one of the most anticipated highlights is the spectacular flights from towers and bell towers. Alongside the shows, there is also plenty of substance: food stands spread irresistible aromas of fritters, crostoli and traditional local dishes, making the festival a complete experience that also delights the palate. And on the night of January 5, when everything seems to quiet down, the magic continues: the Befana and her helpers truly deliver gifts to children, in homes and accommodation facilities throughout the area.
The Befana Festival is also the perfect opportunity to discover Urbania with fresh eyes. Formerly known as Casteldurante, the town owes its current name to Pope Urban VIII and boasts an important history linked to the Dukes of Urbino and to an artistic tradition renowned throughout Europe. Sixteenth-century ceramics are a true local excellence and still represent a strong cultural thread today. During your visit, you can explore the Ducal Palace, now home to museums and a library, enter the evocative Teatro Bramante, or stroll through the Barco Ducale, where art and nature coexist in perfect harmony. And if you enjoy unusual places, the Church of the Dead is a stop that leaves no one indifferent, blending history, mystery and stories that still manage to surprise.
Visiting Urbania during the Befana Festival is even more enjoyable when combined with a stay on the coast. Fano, awarded the Blue Flag in 2025, is the ideal base for exploring the Marche even off-season, with the privilege of staying right by the sea. Hotel CasaDei is ready to welcome you with comfort, hospitality and a perfect location to move easily between the sea and the hills. Even though the hotel closes during the winter months, now is the right time to look ahead: book your stay for Easter 2026 and start imagining a spring filled with seaside walks, historic villages and heartwarming traditions.
02/01/2026
