Mantova Things to Do

The Cathedral already existed in the 11th century and was rebuilt more than once. Walls of the Gothic chapels still remain on the right flank while the bell tower is Romanesque.
The first reconstructions of the Cathedral of Mantova have started in the middle of the 16th century according to the wooden model designed by Giulio Romano. However, the new facade, to replace the late Gothic one, was never finished. The present facade in Carrara marble was built between 1756 and 1761by the architect Nicolo Baschiera in a stayle which combined the Neoclassic and the Baroque.

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Rotonda di San Lorenzo is an circular Romanesque church, which is the oldest church in the town of Mantova, built in 1082 for Matilda of Canossa. In 1579 Guglielmo Gonzaga had the building closed to worship and partially torn down. It was subsequently incorporated into the adjycent buildings. In the beginning of the 20th century the church was brought back to light and the missing parts were rebuilt in a neo-Romanesque style.

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The huge complex, called the Palazzo Ducale or the Palazzo Gonzaga, consists of a series of buildings dating to different periods, which were joine togehter in the course of the 13th to 17th centuries. The complex includes 15 enclosed open spaces and over 500 rooms, many not open to the public. Some of the wings are semi-abandoned or in restoration.

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The castle of San Giorgio is important part of the panorama of the city of Mantova, located in the peripheral site overlooking the lakes. It was built between 1390 and 1406 by the engineer Bartolino da Novara. The castle was increased in the middle of the 15th century rebuilding of the central court by Andrea Mantegna and Luca Fancelli.
The most attractive part of the castle is Camera Picta or Camera degli sposi, with the treasure of Renaissance painting by Andrea Mantegna.

Mantua (Italian Mantova), city, northern Italy, capital of Mantua Province, in Lombardy (Lombardia) Region, surrounded on three sides by the Mincio River. A tourist and agricultural center, Mantua has factories producing agricultural machinery, fertilizer, furniture, shoes, and toys. Among the notable buildings is the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), with frescoes by Andrea Mantegna, whose tomb is in Sant'Andrea, a basilica begun in the 15th century.

If you are at Mantova, you can't miss the castle.. It's a typical Italian castle... Gives you the impressions of ancient times..

Don’t have any nice picture of this amazing complex of buildings that were built in different periods between the 13th and the 16th centuries, restored several times. The two medieval buildings with gothic doorways facing on Piazza Sordello were built between the end of the 13th and the beginning of the 14th Century. The one on the left, smaller and not battlemented is called Domus Magna, while the bigger and battlemented palace on the right is named Palazzo del Capitano. There are more than 500 premises between rooms and corridors and 15 inner open spaces such as courtyards, gardens and places! Photo shows view from Ducal palace across Piazza Sordello.

Didn’t remember name of that church on the photo but know that’s soil of Holy land with Christ’s blood are kept there. It’s little bit dark but very well preserved renaissance church inside with octagonal monument on the floor under the central cupola.

Cathedral is not the biggest church in town but it has long history. Originally it was built like a gothic church but renovated several times. It’s small but very impressive inside. Don’t miss to take a look at painted central cupola… you would be fascinated!