Today, the historic centre is defined by its Renaissance walls that survive virtually intact, complete with bastions. AuthenticityThe authenticity of the Historic Centre of Urbino is high as it has retained much of its urban form in terms of street layout within the Renaissance walls. Protection and management requirementsThe historic centre is regulated by national laws and by town planning and local building regulations. National laws directly safeguard many individual monumental buildings in the historic centre as well as in the surrounding fortifications. The Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities manages the safeguarding and conservation of cultural heritage through its competent offices.