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Provincia di Mantova's Absolute Essentials

The province of Mantova is defined by the legacy of the Gonzaga dynasty and its patronage of Renaissance masters. In the city of Mantua, highlights include the monumental Palazzo Ducale complex, Giulio Romano’s Mannerist masterpiece Palazzo Te, and Leon Battista Alberti’s Basilica of Sant'Andrea. Beyond the provincial capital, the UNESCO-listed 'ideal city' of Sabbioneta showcases 16th-century urban planning, while the fortified village of Castellaro Lagusello offers a glimpse into the region's medieval defensive history and prehistoric pile-dwelling heritage.

Provincia di Mantova's Absolute Essentials — Map

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Te Palace

Sixteenth-century Mannerist Renaissance villa known for its frescoes, art collections, and historic architecture.

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Ducal Palace, Mantua

The Palazzo Ducale di Mantova is a group of buildings in Mantua, Lombardy, northern Italy, built between the 14th and the 17th century…

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Castle of St. George

The Castello di San Giorgio is part of the Ducal palace of Mantua. It is a moated rectangular castle, each of which's four corners has a…

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Basilica Sant'Andrea

The Basilica of Sant'Andrea is a Roman Catholic co-cathedral and minor basilica in Mantua, Lombardy.

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Rotonda di San Lorenzo

The Rotonda di San Lorenzo is a religious building in Mantua, Lombardy.

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Piazza Virgiliana, Mantua

The Piazza Virgiliana is an oblong shaped park in the center of Mantua, region of Lombardy Italy.

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Piazza delle Erbe

A historic marketplace surrounded by landmark structures including the medieval Palazzo della Ragione and the 15th-century Clock Tower. It has served as Mantua's commercial hub for centuries.

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Piazza Sordello

This expansive square serves as the historical and religious heart of Mantua. It is flanked by the Palazzo Ducale and the Duomo, featuring cobblestone paving and medieval architecture.

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Palazzo Bonacolsi

The Palazzo Bonacolsi, also known as Palazzo Castiglioni, is a 13th-century Gothic-style aristocratic palace located in the center of the…

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Torre della Gabbia, Mantua

The Tower della Gabbia is a medieval tower located on Via Cavour #102 in Mantua, region of Lombardy, Italy.

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Mantegna House

Built in 1476, this Renaissance residence was designed by painter Andrea Mantegna. It features a unique square exterior with a perfectly circular inner courtyard, now used for art exhibitions.

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Torre dell'Orologio, Mantua

The Torre dell'Orologio is a 15th-century renaissance tower on the Piazza delle Erbe in Mantua, Italy.

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Rigoletto

Rigoletto is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. The Italian libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on the 1832 play Le…

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Castellaro Lagusello

A fortified medieval village overlooking a heart-shaped lake. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, the village features a 13th-century castle, defensive walls, and nearby prehistoric pile dwellings.

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Teatro all'Antica

The Teatro all'Antica is a theatre in Sabbioneta, northern Italy; it was the first free-standing, purpose-built theater in the modern…

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Sabbioneta

Sabbioneta is a town and comune in the province of Mantua, Lombardy region, Northern Italy.

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