Mantova Walking Tour: Discover Monuments, Stories & Local Flavors with Digital Guide

Highlights

• Multilingual Digital Guide
• Local Food Recommendations
• Personalized Itinerary

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Palazzo Te

   1h 30min

   Palazzo Te is a historic residence located in Mantua and its considered one of the masterpieces of Italian Mannerism. Known for its extraordinary architecture and historical-artistic importance. It was commissioned by Federico II Gonzaga. Ticket cost: 15€

2. 2

   Pescherie di Giulio Romano - Rio

   15min

   The Loggia delle Pescherie in Mantua is a historic building located along the Rio, near the Piazza delle Erbe. These “Pescherie” were connected to the “Beccherie” or the area where animals were slaughtered.

3. 3

   Piazza delle Erbe

   10min

   Piazza delle Erbe is one of the most striking and historically significant squares in Mantua, located in the heart of the city’s historic center. The square is surrounded by historic buildings with arcades and loggias, creating a unique and characteristic atmosphere.

4. 4

   Torre dell'Orologio

   25min

   The clock tower is named after the clock made by Bartolomeo Manfredi, who was known for his astrological clock showing the phases of the moon, zodiac signs as well as marking the rising and setting of the sun and indicating the influence of the stars at different times of the day. Ticket cost: 3€

5. 5

   Rotonda di San Lorenzo

   20min

   The Rotonda di San Lorenzo it is a significant example of Lombard Romanesque architecture. The rotunda built around the Holy Sepulcher, thus ideally connected to the relic of the Blood of Christ.

6. 6

   Basilica di Sant'Andrea di Mantova

   20min

   he Basilica of St. Andrew is surely one of the most important churches for Catholic belief, for it is here that one of the most important relics of Christianity is found, the blood of Jesus Christ (Precious Blood) collected at the foot of the Cross by St. Longinus and preserved in the so-called ‘Sacred Vases.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   25min

   The Bibiena Scientific Theater, also known as the Teatro Accademico, is one of Mantua’s architectural and cultural jewels. Built in the 18th century, it is famous for its extraordinary beauty and perfect acoustics, and is considered one of the most fascinating theaters in Italy. Ticket cost: 2€.

8. 8

   Piazza Sordello

   10min

   Here we are in the biggest and most important square in Mantua! Over the centuries, Piazza Sordello has been the center of Mantua’s political, religious and social life. Major public ceremonies, festivals, and markets were held here.

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