Palazzo San Sebastiano, Renaissance museum in Mantua, Italy
The Palazzo San Sebastiano stands as a substantial city museum spread across seven thematic sections, displaying artworks and historical artifacts from Mantuan history.
Francesco II Gonzaga commissioned the construction of this palace between 1506 and 1508, selecting it as his primary residence until his death in 1519.
The museum exhibits collections related to Mantuan paintings from the 15th and 16th centuries, including works from the School of Andrea Mantegna.
The museum opens Monday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, remaining closed on December 25.
The palace's main hall originally displayed Mantegna's Triumphs of Caesar, which now resides at Hampton Court Palace in London.
Location: Mantua
Opening Hours: Monday 13:00-18:00; Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-18:30; December 25 off
Phone: +390376367087
Email: biglietteriemusei@comune.mantova.gov.it
Website: http://museodellacitta.mn.it/index.php/it/san-sebastiano
GPS coordinates: 45.15035,10.78692
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:06
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