Basilica of Sant'Andrea, Renaissance basilica in Mantua, Italy
The Basilica of Sant'Andrea features a central arch with Corinthian pilasters and multiple chapels branching from the main nave instead of traditional aisles.
Construction of the basilica began in 1472 under architect Leon Battista Alberti and required 328 years to complete, with final interior decorations finished in 1790.
The basilica holds the Preziosissimo Sangue di Cristo, a relic containing earth with Christ's blood, brought to Mantua by the Roman centurion Longinus.
The church stands in Mantua's historic center at Piazza Mantegna, accessible by foot or city bus as vehicle access is restricted in the area.
The structure incorporates a pre-existing bell tower from 1414, which belonged to a former Benedictine monastery that previously occupied the site.
Location: Mantua
Inception: 1472
Founders: Ludovico III Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua
Architects: Leon Battista Alberti
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Piazza Andrea Mantegna Mantua
Website: http://santandreainmantova.it
GPS coordinates: 45.15901,10.79447
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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