Palazzo del Te

Palazzo del Te is a suburban villa built for Federico II Gonzaga, designed by Giulio Romano, a pupil of Raphael. It is a pinnacle of Mannerist architecture, where classical rules are playfully subverted. The villa is famous for its frescoes, especially the Sala dei Giganti (Room of the Giants), where a dramatic scene of the fall of the Titans covers all walls and ceiling, creating an immersive, disorienting experience. Other rooms include the Sala di Psiche, depicting the myth of Cupid and Psyche in erotic detail, and the Sala dei Cavalli, with life-sized horses. The building itself is a single-story structure around a courtyard, with loggias and a garden. What makes it distinctive is the seamless integration of architecture and painting, blurring reality and illusion. A visit feels like stepping into a fantastical world.

Don't miss

• Sala dei Giganti: Immersive fresco of the fall of the Titans, covering all walls and ceiling
• Sala di Psiche: Frescoes depicting the myth of Cupid and Psyche with intricate details
• Sala dei Cavalli: Frescoes of Federico's favorite horses, each named
• Loggia delle Muse: A colonnaded loggia with frescoes of muses
• The Garden: Originally a formal garden, now a peaceful green space

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Palazzo del Te

Cheapest way inPalazzo Conte Federico4.9★ · 684 travelers~1 hoursFree cancellationFrom$17 per personSee dates →Most bookedMusica a Palazzo 'Traveling Opera' Performance in Venice4.7★ · 781 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$113 per personSee dates →Private & flexiblePALAZZO VECCHIO Private tour in Florence5★ · 37 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$141 per personSee dates →