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Things to Do in Mantua

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Palazzo Te, Basilica di Sant'Andrea di Mantova, Walking Tours, City Tours. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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  • nw05250
    London, UK473 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go now. Stunning. Smaller and more intimate than the Palazzo Ducale making it easier to get everything in. But for the 3 groups of school children on a tour the rooms were basically empty making for comfortable viewing of the many great art pieces on offer.
    Written October 29, 2023
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  • Jana P
    Piran, Slovenia6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impressive, huge, beautiful from inside and outside too. Definitely worth the visit, it is not very busy this time of the yeareither.
    Written November 4, 2024
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  • triptraveller
    340 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Teatro Bibiena is an absolute gem !

    A small theatre that is a hall with wooden boxes and a balcony with boxes-- considered one of the most significant European, architectural creations of its time (18th C.).

    You will not want to miss this - and it is possible to tour in an hour or less !
    Written July 2, 2023
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  • Maja B
    112 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The entry to the palace is free on the first Sunday of every month. When getting a ticket, you also get your entry time (we had to wait 20 min). This was great as there weren't too many visitors inside at one time. If you're thinking about visiting Palazzo Ducale or Palazzo Te, I'd pick Palazzo Ducale. There's enough parking nearby and it's lovely to walk through the streets in the center of the town.
    Written August 5, 2024
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  • adventuresincrazydad
    Burbank, CA54 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went to Mantua as a somewhat spur of the moment detour. We very much liked it. The Camera is astounding. We'd seen pictures before in art books and it lived up to its billing. The whole Ducal palace was a revelation.
    Written September 25, 2023
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  • Warby
    Bicester, UK3,756 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I drove over the bridge early evening in Autumn. Amazing views with all the history in front of you. Great Skyline and entry to this beautiful town
    Written November 13, 2022
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  • ilMatte
    Italy146 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    just a walk in is enough to see the strange.
    a circular small church with a series of columns all around.
    weird... but original
    Written August 14, 2023
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  • Mikestubbsegginton
    Annecy, France18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent guided tour and our very informed guide was able to accommodate an English/ Italian mixed group very well. Also provided with an informative English language leaflet explaining the history of this fascinating palazzo. The tour provided a glimpse of life in mantua over the last 300 years through the lives and collections of a local aristocratic family . The collection is from the renaissance through to early 20th century. Outstanding and I would highly recommend.
    Written May 19, 2024
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  • Colin H
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An excellent museum housed in a large historic building. Many exhibits that are well presented including models, helmets, helicopters and a huge range of historic fire appliances (some restored). We looked in on a Monday when closed but we’re welcomed by one of the enthusiastic volunteers (former fire fighter). A must for fire fighting enthusiasts but also of general interest.
    Written May 16, 2022
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  • Robin W. Food
    Croatia471 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Piazza delle Erbe is not just a place to enjoy a macchiato and admire architectural beauty but also a space for contemplating history. I recommend this square and the city as a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Italy.
    Written January 9, 2025
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  • Vadim
    Murmansk, Russia35,030 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    St. George's Castle was built quite quickly, in 11 years from 1395 to 1406. The architect of the castle was Bartolino da Novara. For a long time, the castle was part of the Duke Gonzaga's palace. The castle was built according to all the canons of that time - four towers, a moat. Like the entire palace, the castle became the residence of Isabella d'Este, wife of Francesco II Gonzaga. At her invitation, Leonardo da Vinci, Mantegna, Perugino, Baldassare Castiglione visited the walls of this castle. But I failed. Everything was closed at the time of the visit.
    Written April 18, 2024
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  • Robin W. Food
    Croatia471 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was sitting at a table on the stunning Piazza Sordello, sipping my first morning macchiato – it was excellent. At the neighboring table, there was a group of about ten Italian girls. They were carefree, cheerful, and all talking at once. I felt like I was at home. A wonderful start to the day in beautiful Mantua.
    Written January 6, 2025
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