Saint George Castle, Medieval castle in Mantua, Italy
The rectangular fortress features four corner towers, three drawbridges, and stands surrounded by a moat at the northeastern edge of the city.
Francesco I Gonzaga commissioned architect Bartolino da Novara to construct the castle between 1395 and 1406 on the former Church of Santa Maria site.
The Camera Picta, located in the northeastern tower, contains frescoes painted by Andrea Mantegna between 1465 and 1474 with elaborate illusionistic techniques.
The castle opens Tuesday through Sunday from 8:15 AM to 7:15 PM and operates as part of the larger Ducal Palace complex.
Isabella d'Este transformed the military structure into a Renaissance center where she hosted Leonardo da Vinci, Ludovico Ariosto, and other notable figures.
Location: Mantua
Inception: 1406
Architects: Bartolino da Novara
Part of: Walls of Matona
Address: Lungolago dei Gonzaga
Website: http://mantovaducale.beniculturali.it
GPS coordinates: 45.16091,10.79994
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
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