Tourism: the Palazzo Ducale, the Camera Picta and the UNESCO site with Sabbioneta
The Palazzo Ducale at Piazza Sordello 40, the Gonzaga residence of about 35,000 square metres with more than a thousand rooms, courtyards and gardens, holds Mantegna's Camera Picta. The historic centre has been UNESCO World Heritage since 2008 together with Sabbioneta, about 30 kilometres away. The Mantova Card and tourist information are on the municipal portal.
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- Palazzo Ducale (Piazza Sordello 40): the Gonzaga family's residence, about 35,000 square metres with more than a thousand rooms, courtyards and Renaissance gardens; the masterpiece is the Camera Picta frescoed by Mantegna. Hours and tickets on the official site.
- The UNESCO site: Mantua's historic centre has been on the World Heritage List since 2008 together with Sabbioneta, the ideal town founded in the 16th century about 30 kilometres away; the UNESCO entry also notes the 11th-century rotunda and the Baroque theatre.
- Mantova Card: the tourist card listed on the municipal portal for museums and services.
Information
The municipality publishes the tourism section of its portal with practical information for visits; for the status of winter traffic restrictions, check the air-quality section.
Sources
Updated: 2026-10-20
Updated: 2026-10-20
Updated: 2026-10-20
Reviewed: 10/23/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-10-31
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