Ducale Palace, Renaissance museum palace in Mantua, Italy
The Palazzo Ducale extends over 34,000 square meters, containing more than 500 rooms connected through corridors, galleries, and internal courtyards.
The palace construction began in the 14th century under the Gonzaga family rule, who transformed separate buildings into an extensive residential complex.
The Camera degli Sposi room displays ceiling frescoes by Andrea Mantegna, depicting the Gonzaga family members in a realistic Renaissance style.
The palace opens Tuesday through Sunday from 8:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with entrance tickets available at Piazza Sordello 40 in Mantua.
The Room of Giants contains floor-to-ceiling frescoes by Giulio Romano, depicting mythological figures in dramatic scenes falling from Mount Olympus.
Location: Mantua
Address: Piazza Sordello, 40, 46100 Mantova MN
Phone: +390376352100
Website: http://mantovaducale.beniculturali.it
GPS coordinates: 45.16033,10.79780
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:06
Camera degli Sposi
193 m
Palazzo Ducale Mantua
78 m
Saint George Castle
179 m
Mantua Cathedral
52 m
Basilica Palatina di Santa Barbara
120 m
Torre della Gabbia
174 m
Casa di Rigoletto
90 m
Palazzo Bonacolsi
124 m
Torre degli Zuccaro
162 m
Cortile della Mostra
165 m
Casa torre dei Bonacolsi
134 m
Palazzo Bianchi
89 m
National Archives Mantua
252 m
Palazzo Acerbi
156 m
Torre dei Gambulini
252 m
Galleria Storica Vigili del Fuoco
294 m
Organo della basilica palatina di Santa Barbara a Mantova
122 m
Cappella Bonacolsi
162 m
Palazzo dell'Accademia nazionale virgiliana
254 m
Santa Maria di Capo di Bove
182 m
Casa Tortelli
238 m
Ducal Palace Museum
14 m
Museo Diocesano "Francesco Gonzaga"
236 m
National Archaeological Museum of Mantua
99 m
Camera degli Sposi - 1. Court Scene
193 m
Mantua and Sabbioneta
281 m
Palazzo del Podestà
261 m
Voltone di San Pietro
173 mReviews
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