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Cathedral of Mantua

The Cathedral of Mantua has an ancient history: some chronicles trace its foundation back to 313 a.D.

Where
Duomo di Mantova
Piazza Canonica S. Pietro, 11, Mantova

While the Cathedral of Mantua is dedicated to St. Peter the Apostle, the church houses the incorrupt body of St. Anselm, the bishop of Lucca and patron of the city and diocese, who lived in the 11th century.

The body of the saint is found inside the main altar. The image of Mary the Crowned is also venerated in this church.

The Duomo contains a rich collection of sculptures and paintings that decorate the cathedral, creating by several artists, including Andreasino, Teodoro Ghisi, Gerolamo Mazzola Bedoli, Domenico Fetti, Giambettino Cignaroli, Domenico Brusasorci, Giuseppe Bazzani and Felice Campi.

The exterior of the cathedral overlooks Piazza Sordello. In 1545 it was restored based on a design by Giulio Romano, which was inspired by St. Peter's Basilica of in Rome.

The Baroque style facade that appears today dates back to 1755 and was created by Nicolò Baschiera. However, the original medieval exterior was Gothic style, only traces of which remain on the facade.

 


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Places

Mantua: piazza Sordello

  • Art & Culture
Mantua: piazza Sordello
36 mt

Palazzo Ducale of Mantua

The beauty of Palazzo Ducale, the Gonzaga residence, is hard to describe. It's maybe the most architecturally dense palace of its period.
  • Art & Culture
Palazzo Ducale - Mantova - @inLombardia
76 mt

House of Rigoletto

  • Art & Culture
House of Rigoletto - Credits. Mincioedintorni.com
98 mt

Ducal Palace

  • Art & Culture
Ducal Palace - Mantua
180 mt

Saint George Castle

Isabella d’Este, one of the most influential women of the Italian Renaissance, lived here for a long time.
  • Art & Culture
Castello di San Giorgio
180 mt

Scientific theatre

  • Art & Culture
Teatro Bibiena, Mantova
285 mt

Leon Battista Alberti Journey into Classicism

  • Religious Tourism
Churches of San Sebastiano and Sant'Andrea, churches in Mantua
297 mt

Palazzo della Ragione e Torre dell'Orologio

  • Art & Culture
Palazzo della Ragione e Torre dell'Orologio
300 mt

Rotonda di San Lorenzo

La chiesa è una delle tante costruite, secondo tradizione, da Matilde di Canossa
  • Art & Culture
Mantova, Rotonda di San Lorenzo
342 mt

San Leonardo neighbourhood

  • Art & Culture
San Leonardo neighbourhood - Credits. fai-platform.imgix.net
560 mt

Mostarda Mantovana

  • Food & Wine
Mostarda Mantovana
657 mt

Sbrisolona Mantovana

  • Food & Wine
Sbrisolona Mantovana
657 mt

House of Andrea Mantegna

  • Art & Culture
House of Andrea Mantegna
1.26 km

Lago di Mezzo

  • Art & Culture
Lago di Mezzo - skyline Mantova
1.37 km

Palazzo Te

Palazzo Te in Mantua, a villa with decorations inspired by antiquity. The brainchild of Giulio Romano and Federico II Gonzaga
  • Art & Culture
Palazzo Te
1.67 km

Fort of Sparafucile

  • Art & Culture
Fort of Sparafucile - nikonclub.it
1.96 km

Bosco Virgiliano

Today the Bosco is the biggest park in the town and is managed by the Associazione Anticittà
  • Active & Green
Bosco Virgiliano
2.94 km

Village of grazie in curtatone

Land rich in tradition and history is part of the Mincio Park where the river expands to form the lakes that surround Mantua
  • Villages
Village of Grazie in Curtatone
8.06 km

Grazie

Groups of houses leaning against the Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie
  • Villages
Grazie
8.06 km

The Ginkgo Biloba of Bertone Park

  • Active & Green
The Ginkgo Biloba of Bertone Park
9.2 km

Where to sleep

CA UBERTI HOME BOUTIQUE

MANTOVA
CA UBERTI HOME BOUTIQUE
71 mt

GONZAGA LOFT EXPERIENCE

MANTOVA
GONZAGA LOFT EXPERIENCE
71 mt

APPARTAMENTO DUCALE

MANTOVA
APPARTAMENTO DUCALE
71 mt

APPARTAMENTO BONACOLSI

MANTOVA
APPARTAMENTO BONACOLSI
71 mt

APPARTAMENTO GONZAGA

MANTOVA
APPARTAMENTO GONZAGA
71 mt

CÀ UBERTI PALACE HOTEL****

MANTOVA
CÀ UBERTI PALACE HOTEL****
71 mt

BONACOLSI COLLECTION

MANTOVA
BONACOLSI COLLECTION
109 mt

CASA JORI

Mantova
CASA JORI
126 mt

SANT'AGNESE APARTMENT

MANTOVA
SANT'AGNESE APARTMENT
129 mt

DREAM APARTMENT

MANTOVA
DREAM APARTMENT
129 mt

HOTEL DEI GONZAGA

Mantova
HOTEL DEI GONZAGA
146 mt

DOMUS FLAVIA

MANTOVA
DOMUS FLAVIA
157 mt

HOTEL BROLETTO

Mantova
HOTEL BROLETTO
180 mt

RESIDENZA LA TORRE

Mantova
RESIDENZA LA TORRE
182 mt

ACCADEMIA 21

Mantova
ACCADEMIA 21
182 mt

SUITE ACCADEMIA

Mantova
SUITE ACCADEMIA
189 mt

ACCANTO AL GIARDINO

Mantova
ACCANTO AL GIARDINO
199 mt

A CASA DI CRISTINA

Mantova
A CASA DI CRISTINA
199 mt

ACCADEMIA 35

Mantova
ACCADEMIA 35
217 mt

HOTEL LEON D'ORO

Mantova
HOTEL LEON D'ORO
223 mt