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Historic villa / palace
Villa Giraffa, Goito
Building in Goito, Italy
At a glance
- Coordinates
- 45°15′10″ N, 10°40′32″ E
History and description
Villa Giraffa is a rural palace located on the banks of the Mincio River, near the town of Goito, province of Mantua, Lombardy, Italy. It was initially remodeled in the 15th century as a villa by the ruling Gonzaga family.
History
While the villa has Renaissance-style elements, it also incorporates styles from various refurbishments over the centuries.. The villa is named after a twentieth century Giraffe statue in one of the courtyards. Isabella d'Este, wife of the Marquis Francesco II Gonzaga, donated the villa to the Capuchin order, wherein they established a monastery. The monks were expelled by the Napoleonic government, and the buildings were made into a military hospital. Later the building was used as an inn and a school. Presently the site and gardens is not in use and pending restoration.
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Getting there
RoverbellaTrain, nearest
9.5 km as the crow flies
Villa Giraffa, Goito
Corte Mincio8.2 km
Aeroporto Valerio Catullo di Verona-Villafranca23.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Villa Giraffa, Goito?
Villa Giraffa, Goito is in Goito, in the province of Mantova (Lombardy), Italy. GPS coordinates: 45.25286, 10.67562.
What else is there to see near Villa Giraffa, Goito?
Nearby you’ll find: Castello di Goito (500 m away), Villa Moschini (1 km away), Cerlongo Castle (3.7 km away).
Sources and licences
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Credits for the 1 photos
- Goito-Villa Giraffa — Massimo Telò, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences