Palazzo Gonzaga-Guerrieri

Palazzo Gonzaga-Guerrieri is a Renaissance palace in Volta Mantovana with an asymmetrical stone facade, two rows of windows, and ornately decorated wooden ceilings across multiple floors. Extensive frescoes cover the walls, creating a layered artistic environment throughout the building.

Construction began around 1450 as a country residence for Ludovico III Gonzaga and his wife Barbara of Brandenburg. The Guerrieri family acquired the property later and shaped its subsequent history.

The palace displays the artistic strength of the Mantuan painting tradition through neoclassical frescoes in its main hall. The rooms show how local artistic techniques were practiced and valued over generations.

Visitors should be aware that rooms span multiple floors and exploring takes time. Guided tours provide orientation through the building layout and help discover all areas thoroughly.

The Italian garden spans four asymmetrical levels with panoramic terraces overlooking the landscape. An underground tunnel connects the garden to the former stables, an uncommon design solution for that period.

Location: Volta Mantovana

GPS coordinates: 45.32089,10.65888

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07