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The landmarks and masterpieces worth planning a day around.

The loggia of Palazzo Te reflected in its fishponds, MantuaPalaceUNESCOPalazzo TeGiulio Romano's Mannerist villa, Sala dei Giganti, Sala dei Cavalli, Gonzaga leisure palaceFederico II Gonzaga built Palazzo Te between 1524 and 1534 on the site of his family stables, a villa for leisure, horses and lovers, and he gave Giulio Romano, Raphael's pupil, the freedom to bend every rule. The result is a founding building of Mannerism. In the Sala dei Cavalli the Gonzaga stallions are painted as portraits; in the Camera di Amore e Psiche the walls carry an Olympian banquet; and in the Sala dei Giganti the architecture itself seems to collapse as painted giants are crushed beneath falling rock. The palace sits south of Mantua's center and belongs to the UNESCO listing of Mantua and Sabbioneta. The ticket also covers the MACA museum and the Alberti Temple.Plan the visit
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Tours worth booking in Mantua

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  1. Private Tour Lazing Between the Giants

    • Viator
    • 1h 30m
    • 3.6★ · 5 reviews
    from €80Book this tour

  2. Palazzo Te Mantova - Tour with Guide Tiziana Portioli

    • Viator
    • 1h 30m
    • 4.9★ · 68 reviews
    from €130Book this tour

  3. Mantova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

    • Viator
    • 6h
    • 4.8★ · 38 reviews
    from €7Book this tour

  4. CSTRents - Mantova Segway PT Authorized Tour

    • Viator
    • 3h
    from €125Book this tour

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