Where all Mantua big attractions are just on a throw of stone, the magic is getting there from the Corso Umberto I, don't miss to buy an ice cream and just give a walk around checking all the nice buildings.

Piazza Sordello is the main market square in Mantua. You'll inevitably encounter it wandering around to the duomo, palazzo ducale etc. On Thursdays it houses the weekly market which is a mix of clothing and food, and on some Sundays and holidays there is a...More

Piazza Sordello is one of the oldest (maybe the oldest) piazzas in Mantua. We were in Mantua for 3 days and visited or walked through this piazza several times. Several of the city’s main attractions are here, like the Palazzo Ducale. We had a rented...More

We got the free shuttle from the park and ride and it drops off in this square which is a very nice place to start a tour of the town. There are many of the main sights here, the ducal palace and the duomo, there...More

Piazza Sordello is the main and oldest square of Mantua, from one side closed with the Palazzo Ducale of Gonzaga family, from another with the cathedral and bishop palace. Once a week there is an open market with stalls.

Explore piazza Sordello any time of the day and experience its perfect proportions and airy feel. Planked by the Palazzo Ducale and the Palazzo Castiglioni (a highly recommended boutique hotel), it offers beautiful views.

When we were there it was empty save for the small area occupied by a few cafe tables. It was the beautiful buildings around it which made it so lovely. We spend a couple of our "coffee breaks" there and much enjoyed the people watching...More