Tavullia

Tavullia is a comune (municipality) in the Marche region of central Italy, in the province of Pesaro e Urbino. The town sits in the hills of the Montefeltro area, amid agricultural land and woodlands that characterize the Marche hinterland near Urbino.

Its origins lie in the medieval period; the historic center preserves the traditional layout of hill towns, with narrow streets and stone houses clustered around a central church and a compact fortress area. The area reflects a blend of architectural influences from the medieval and Renaissance periods.

Tavullia has a small, rural-based economy. Agriculture remains an important part of local life, complemented by small businesses and crafts that sustain the community. The town is widely known internationally for its association with Valentino Rossi, the multiple MotoGP world champion who grew up in Tavullia and has kept a strong connection to the area.

Culturally, the municipality maintains regional traditions characteristic of central Italy, including local religious and community celebrations and a regional culinary heritage that reflects Marche’s rural landscape.

Administratively, Tavullia is governed by a mayor and municipal council and forms part of the Marche region’s provincial structure in Pesaro e Urbino. It is connected to nearby towns by regional roads and serves as part of the broader network of communities in the Montefeltro countryside, with access to the cultural and natural resources of the area.