Mantua Attractions

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Top Attractions in Mantua

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  • nw05250
    London, UK468 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go now. Stunning. Smaller and more intimate than the Palazzo Ducale making it easier to get everything in. But for the 3 groups of school children on a tour the rooms were basically empty making for comfortable viewing of the many great art pieces on offer.
    Written 29 October 2023
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  • linskitours
    Harpenden, UK588 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went in just in time to see this fine church dressed for a wedding. We had to leave for it after about 20 minutes. My wife, a kern and very able flower arranger, really enjoyed the visit chatting to the team who had created superb floral displays down each side of the aisle. The final bonus was the organist rehearsing as we were ushered out.
    Written 14 October 2022
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  • triptraveller
    356 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Teatro Bibiena is an absolute gem !

    A small theatre that is a hall with wooden boxes and a balcony with boxes-- considered one of the most significant European, architectural creations of its time (18th C.).

    You will not want to miss this - and it is possible to tour in an hour or less !
    Written 2 July 2023
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  • adventuresincrazydad
    Burbank, CA41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stopped by as a rather spur of the moment detour. The palace is one astounding room after another. We spent 2 hours (and, yes, add on the Camera in the San Giorgio tower). We kept going from amazing room to amazing room. (And peek out the windows for the views of the surrounding lakes). it was one of the highlights of our trip and we had known nothing about it.
    Written 25 September 2023
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  • adventuresincrazydad
    Burbank, CA41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went to Mantua as a somewhat spur of the moment detour. We very much liked it. The Camera is astounding. We'd seen pictures before in art books and it lived up to its billing. The whole Ducal palace was a revelation.
    Written 25 September 2023
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  • exiledblue
    Rovellasca, Italy543 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating to see a house with its original furniture. The guide (in Italian) was excellent, he knowledge about every item, every date was something to behold. Personally I absolutely loved the room with the paper 'wallpaper' and the zodiac room in the building behind.
    Check out the menu they used to eat, was full just reading it.
    The tour lasted about an hour
    Written 7 May 2023
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  • ilMatte
    Italy139 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    just a walk in is enough to see the strange.
    a circular small church with a series of columns all around.
    weird... but original
    Written 14 August 2023
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  • Colin H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An excellent museum housed in a large historic building. Many exhibits that are well presented including models, helmets, helicopters and a huge range of historic fire appliances (some restored). We looked in on a Monday when closed but we’re welcomed by one of the enthusiastic volunteers (former fire fighter). A must for fire fighting enthusiasts but also of general interest.
    Written 16 May 2022
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  • Warby
    Bicester, UK3,797 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I drove over the bridge early evening in Autumn. Amazing views with all the history in front of you. Great Skyline and entry to this beautiful town
    Written 13 November 2022
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  • The M
    Germany126 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had never expected such a beauty inside the building. Every single room is an incredible piece of art by itself and would alone be worth a visit. You start getting used to beautiful paintings on ceilings and walls.
    I’m not sure why they charge you 6€ extra for the camera degli sposi. It’s marvelous but you’d also find equal beauty in all the other rooms that are I clouded in the normal price.
    Definitely worth two hours to walk and discover
    Written 17 September 2023
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  • Alvah L
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Who visits Mantua? This was a great public space, especially since there was a food festival going on. lots of activity, music and restaurants.
    Written 8 June 2023
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  • exiledblue
    Rovellasca, Italy543 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely big Piazza with a few retaurants in one corner, My only critivìc would be it needs more lights at night as the Palazzo would be so much more photogenic
    Written 7 May 2023
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