Things to see in Mantua

Mantua (Italian: Mantova, Lombard: Mantua) is a world heritage listed city in Lombardy, Italy not far from Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. Because of the power and influence of the Gonzaga family, which used to own the city for over 400 years, Mantua was considered one of the most important cultural cities in the Renaissance and it maintains a lot of the buildings that made it famous during that period.

Palazzo Ducale (Ducal Palace). This complex is a marvel of medieval and Renaissance architecture and artistry. It was the home of the Gonzaga family from 1328 to 1707, extended through the period, and including more than 500 rooms. The famous Camera degli Sposi (Bridal Chamber) is limited to 1,500 visitors per day. Castello di San Giorgio. The castle is a part of the Ducal Palace. It hosts the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Arts. Palazzo Te (Palazzo del Te). The "Palazzo del T", as it used to be called, is a splendid palace in the south end of Mantua, it is an acknowledged masterpiece of the architect Giulio Romano. The palace is a fine example of Renaissance implementation of Villa Suburbana (suburban residence). It is also famous for its grotesque frescos in a mannerist style, which are rare example of secular paintings of that time. Basilica Di Sant'Andrea. This world-famous church (dating from 1472 onwards) is the work of the architect Leon Battista Alberti, one of the founders of Renaissance architecture. Cattedrale di San Pietro apostolo (Duomo), Piazza Sordello. Built in different architectural styles, from Romanesque, to Renaissance and Baroque.