The beautiful city of Vicenza, located in northern Italy, is culturally and architecturally rich, making it a wonderful place to spend a few days.
The state rooms in the Palazzo Te are decorated with some of the most incredible Renaissance frescoes in northern Italy. The palace is located in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Mantua.
As we approached Palazzo Te in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Mantua, Italy, we walked past the gates and Parco del Te, a large public park just outside the palace. We then went into the building and bought our tickets.
After we finished our visit to the Castle of Saint George, we walked over to the entrance of the Old Court (Corte Vecchia) of the Ducal Palace (Palazzo Ducale). It makes up the oldest part of the palace dating back to the late 13th century. We immediately noticed the Gonzaga coat of arms above an entrance.
The Castle of Saint George (Castello di San Giorgio) is part of the Ducal Palace (Palazzo Ducale) in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Mantua, Italy. The palace was the home of the Gonzaga family during their reign in Mantua.
Piazza Sordello is a large square in the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Mantua, Italy. It contains some of the most important historic buildings in the city.
The Bibiena Theatre (Teatro Bibiena), also called the Bibiena Scientific Theatre (Teatro Scientifico del Bibiena) or Scientific Theatre (Teatro Scientifico), is located in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Mantua, Italy.
Piazza delle Erbe is the market square in Mantua, Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage city. It contains a couple of important medieval buildings.
The Basilica of Sant’Andrea (Basilica di Sant’Andrea) is the largest church in the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Mantua. It’s one of the most important 15th century Renaissance buildings in northern Italy. It sits on Piazza Mantegna.
Mantua (also Mantova), a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the important cultural cities in northern Italy. Lovers of the arts will be impressed by what the city has to offer.