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Discover Mantua, Unesco World Heritage Site since 2008 and 2016 Italian capital of culture. Join this engaging 3-hours tour and explore Mantua city centre and the Ducal Palace, one of Italy's greatest treasures, with a professional private local guide. Mantua surprises its visitors by her exceptional character: Small but spectacular, from every corner the city of Mantua offers an encounter with history and beauty. Visit Mantua, where artistic wonders, great food and sheer beauty conspire to make life sweeter.
Itinerary
Palazzo Ducale di Mantova
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedDeclared World Heritage site by UNESCO, Mantua is home to Palazzo Ducale (Ducal Palace) built by the Gonzagas who became one of Italy's leading Renaissance families. Symbol of Mantua, this 35,000-sq-metre palace is made of buildings, galleries, inner courts, gardens and a castle. Even if it is famous for Mantegna's frescos in the Camera degli Sposi (Bridal chamber), it also boasts many other architectural and painted elements.Castello San Giorgio (Mantua)
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe castle’s greatest treasures are tucked away inside, like the Camera Picta (The bridal chamber). This room was turned into a work of art realized by Andrea Mantegna, one of the most important Reinassence painter. The stunning frescoes give visitors the impression of being in an open portico overlooking the beautiful countryside.Piazza Sordello
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreePiazza Sordello is a large square surronded by some of the most important historic buildings of the city like the Ducal Palace, the cathedral and the Bishop's seatPiazza Broletto
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis was the medieval political square where the communal palaces were build like the old town hall and the Massaro's seat. Under the big arch it is possible to see the 4 iron rings used for torturingPiazza delle Erbe
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBordered by the rear facade of the medieval town hall to the north and the Palazzo di Giustizia (courthouse) to the east, this square, named after the medieval fruit and vegetable market, is also dominated by a 15 century astrolabe and the romanesque church of Saint LaurenceBasilica di Sant'Andrea di Mantova
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreePlanned by Leon Battista Alberti It is one of the major works of 15th-century Renaissance architecture in Northern Italy. The façade made up of clasical architectural features conceals a single nave with barrel vaulting and walls painted in trompe-I'oeil. The first chapel on the left contains the tomb of Andrea Mantegna.
What's included
INCLUDED
Private tour
Professional guide
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance ticket for Ducal Palace + castle € 15,00/ea.
Transportation to/from attractions
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Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
VERY IMPORTANT: Ducal palace ticket price is not included in the tour price. Due to quota entry ticket booking is higly recommended. In high tourist season you really risk not to enter the castle. When you book the tour pls send an email to the guide, she will provide you all infos about the ticket booking.
Location
Address
Piazza Sordello 40, Mantua, Italy 46100
Provider
Alliet’ARTI Tours - Manuela Roversi
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