Mantua, Italy
Top things to do in Mantua
15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.
Basilica of Sant'Andrea, Mantua
Renaissance church designed by Leon Battista Alberti, housing the relic of the Holy Blood.
Palazzo del Te
Mannerist villa with illusionistic frescoes by Giulio Romano, a masterpiece of Renaissance art.
Mantua Cathedral
Mantua Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Peter, features a Romanesque-Gothic exterior and a lavish Baroque interior with works by Mantegna.
Castello di San Giorgio, Mantua
Castello di San Giorgio is a medieval castle in Mantua, famous for housing the Camera degli Sposi with frescoes by Andrea Mantegna.
Camera degli Sposi
The Camera degli Sposi is a room in Mantua's Ducal Palace adorned with Andrea Mantegna's famous frescoes, including the iconic 'Oculus'.
Rotonda di San Lorenzo
One of Mantua's oldest churches, this 11th-century Romanesque rotunda is a serene architectural gem on Piazza delle Erbe.
Torre dell'Orologio, Mantua
A Renaissance clock tower on Piazza delle Erbe with an intricate astronomical clock, offering panoramic views of Mantua.
Piazza Virgiliana, Mantua
A large public square and park dedicated to the poet Virgil, ideal for leisurely walks, events, and enjoying green space in central Mantua.
National Archaeological Museum of Mantua
Explore prehistoric to Roman artifacts, including the famous 'Mantua's lovers' embrace.
Palazzo del Podestà, Mantua
Medieval palace on Piazza delle Erbe, once home to Mantua's chief magistrate.
Palazzo D'Arco, Mantua
Neoclassical palace with natural history museum and antique furniture collection.
Basilica palatina di Santa Barbara
A Renaissance church within Mantua's Ducal Palace, built for the Gonzaga family and featuring a harmonious interior.
Palazzo San Sebastiano
A Renaissance palace in Mantua hosting temporary exhibitions and cultural events, with a rich Gonzaga history.
Sanctuary of the Beata Vergine delle Grazie, Curtatone
A pilgrimage church near Mantua, home to a miraculous image of the Virgin and a serene cloister.
Ducal Palace, Mantua
Vast Renaissance palace complex of the Gonzaga family, adorned with magnificent frescoes and courtyards.
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