Duomo - Cattedrale di San Pietro

Duomo - Cattedrale di San Pietro

Duomo - Cattedrale di San Pietro
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4.0 of 5 bubbles454 reviews
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David H
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Wonderful space with amazing paintings everywhere you look (especially the dome). Cool, too, in the heat of July!
Written 19 July 2022
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Vicky Silve
Abbadia Lariana, Italy697 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
This is the main cathedral of Mantua. It was one of the last landmarks I visited during my day trip, but that doesn’t mean it’s a “B-Series” attraction; okay, it’s less known and renowned than the one dedicated to St. Andrew, but it deserves to be visited too.
Written 22 January 2022
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JVR77
St. Albans, UK137 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
The real cathedral in Mantua is the Basilica of Sant Andrea and the official cathedral is drab in comparison. It is not entirely without interest but compared with Sant Andrea and with most Italian cathedrals it's disappointing. The only art I was really impressed by was the modern terracotta stations of the cross, which were beautiful.
Written 22 September 2020
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DamCar65
99 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
My main reason for visiting Mantua was chiefly because Giuseppe Sarto was bishop here (1884-1893) before becoming Pope St Pius X, in 1903. Alas, I was disappointed, since his cathedral church only has a very simple altar in his honour. Never the less, the Cathedral is still worth visiting. The current building is of the 11th century (built after the previous building burnt down and excavations show that this was a Christian religious site dating back to the early christians). The numerous modifications it has undergone take away any preset stylistic unity. Very much a mixed bag of Baroque, Romanesque and Gothic. However it is still an imposing building with an enormous amount of frescos. You could spend hours just examining them all. Several members of the Gonzaga family are buried here. Other historical artefacts can be found, with a 4th century sarcophagus being the oldest. The Blessed Sacrament chapel (to the left of the main altar) is also very beautiful and very peaceful.
Written 2 February 2020
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand3,848 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
Perhaps we were there at the wrong time or the wrong day but it was exceptionally dark and gloomy inside and we didn't tarry long, particularly after having just visited the bright and majestic Basilica di Sant' Andrea down the road. It is the Duomo so if you collect them then you'll want to poke your head in for five minutes, and the Baroque facade is also worth a look, but if you have time for only one big church if you're on a day trip to Mantova we'd recommend the aforementioned Basilica di Sant' Andrea. You'll go a long way to see a purer Renaissance church in North Italy.
Written 25 September 2019
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Pim G
Rotterdam, The Netherlands849 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Couples
One of the nice churches of Mantova. When you are into churches, nice chapels etc. You should go there.
Written 28 July 2019
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Travelvery
New Delhi, India152 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Couples
Seen many more spectacular in Italy. Dull and poorly lit with not much to admire. Go during daylight hours, if at all.
Written 18 January 2019
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frequentraveler13
USA484 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Friends
Lots of local family history at this church. The cathederal is simpler than later churches and not especiallyornate. Near the ducal palace.
Written 4 November 2018
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA13,464 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 • Couples
As is often the case, the Cathedral is overshadowed by the basilica, but this is still and impressive church, and worth a look.

The ceilings are especially interesting.

It is the burial site of several important members of the Gonzaga family.
Written 31 October 2018
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WiMadcitytraveler
Madison, WI865 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Couples
This is not as spectacular and St. Anthony's however it is quite pretty and has many domes. The side church is also quite pretty.
Written 30 October 2018
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