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Cities of Mantua and Sabbioneta

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Mantova e
Sabbioneta (MN)
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The cities of Mantua and Sabbioneta share a common quality.

On July 7th 2008, they became part of Unesco World Heritage sites list. Even though they are two different cities, shared history makes them into a single, unique treasure for all Humankind to cherish. 

Urbanism was an important subject during the Reinassance, the way streets, buildings and squares had in theory to follow the principles of reason and science tha were the norm at the time. Although such ideas could rarely be put to practice, Sabbioneta is a precious model of a newly founded settlement in which, starting at its defensive walls, roads arranged like a checkerboard and the strategic position of public spaces give it the label of Ideal City.

Mantua on the other hand is a prime example of the proper evolution of an existing location. Regardless of its Roman and Etruscan origins, the urban fabric was altered in order to adhere to the age's philosophy as much as possible.

This careful land planning was made by the Gonzaga Family in the areas where they ruled. The cities of Mantua and Sabbioneta have influenced eventual capitals all over Lombardy and Europe. 

Add one of the nine Unesco sites in Lombardy to your travel itinerary. They will certainly surprise you.

Take me here: Cities of Mantua and Sabbioneta

Places

Sabbioneta

Sabbioneta represents Vespasiano Gonzaga's dream come true: an ideal Renaissance city on the outskirts of Mantova.
  • Villages
Sabbioneta
435 mt

Sanctuary of the Lady of the Fountain

  • Art & Culture
Sanctuary of the Lady of the Fountain
4.38 km

Duomo of Casalmaggiore

The Duomo stands majestically at the end of Via Favagrossa. It is a neoclassical building, built in the mid-nineteenth century
  • Religious Tourism
Duomo of Casalmaggiore
5.63 km

Santa Chiara Monastery

Magnificent sixteenth-century complex of 10,000 square meters, formerly the Clarisse Monastery, today a modern multi-purpose structure
  • Religious Tourism
Santa Chiara Monastery
5.63 km

Casalmaggiore’s Cathedral

The Cathedral is located at the end of Favagrossa Street. It is a Neo-Classical building built at the half of the 19th Century.
  • Art & Culture
Casalmaggiore’s Cathedral
5.87 km

Commessaggio

  • Villages
Commessaggio
5.92 km

Museo del Bijou

The realm of costume jewelery
  • Art & Culture
Museo del Bijou
5.95 km

Diotti Museum

  • Art & Culture
Diotti Museum
5.97 km

Piazza Garibaldi in Casalmaggiore

  • Art & Culture
Piazza Garibaldi in Casalmaggiore
5.99 km

Garibaldi Square in Casalmaggiore

  • Art & Culture
Garibaldi Square in Casalmaggiore
6.07 km

The Park of the Po Plain

  • Cycle Tourism
The Park of the Po Plain
6.74 km

Mina della Scala Castle

Built at the end of the 16th Century to welcome the noble family Schizzi during the Summer, it offers a wonderful landscape
  • Art & Culture
Mina della Scala Castle
10.62 km

San Matteo delle Chiaviche

The major drainage plant highlights the value of the precious water resources in the vast surrounding region.
  • Villages
San Matteo delle Chiaviche
11.18 km

Pomponesco

  • Villages
Pomponesco (MN)
11.39 km

San Zavedro Church

  • Art & Culture
San Zavedro Church
12.05 km

Santissima Trinità Church

  • Art & Culture
Santissima Trinità Church
12.73 km

Villa Medici del Vascello

The villa was acquired by the municipality of San Giovanni in Croce in 2005
  • Art & Culture
Villa Medici del Vascello
12.78 km

Medici del Vascello Villa

Since 2005, the villa and the garden have been owned by the Municipality of San Giovanni in Croce and in 2014 they were opened again.
  • Art & Culture
Medici del Vascello Villa
12.79 km

Torre d'Oglio

A barge bridge full of charm, which has left an indelible mark on the territory's history.
  • Villages
Torre d'Oglio
13.42 km

Where to sleep

GIULIA GONZAGA

Sabbioneta
GIULIA GONZAGA
95 mt

TOSON D'ORO

Sabbioneta
TOSON D'ORO
162 mt

HOTEL IL DUCA BARBABLU

SABBIONETA
HOTEL IL DUCA BARBABLU
222 mt

LUNA RESIDENCE HOUSE SABBIONETA

Sabbioneta
LUNA RESIDENCE HOUSE SABBIONETA
249 mt

DA NINA

Sabbioneta
DA NINA
398 mt

L'APPARTAMENTO DI DANIELE

SABBIONETA
L'APPARTAMENTO DI DANIELE
824 mt

VILLA CANTONI MARCA

SABBIONETA
VILLA CANTONI MARCA
1.33 km

VILLA CANTONI MARCA - PARCO CAPPUCCINI

Sabbioneta
VILLA CANTONI MARCA - PARCO CAPPUCCINI
1.33 km

HOTEL BIFI

Casalmaggiore
HOTEL BIFI
3.3 km

HOTEL DELLE INDUSTRIE

Casalmaggiore
HOTEL DELLE INDUSTRIE
4.86 km

AGRITURISMO IL SOLE

Rivarolo del Re ed Uniti
AGRITURISMO IL SOLE
5.24 km

OSTELLO BREDA

Rivarolo del Re ed Uniti
OSTELLO BREDA
5.24 km

LA ROTONDA

Casalmaggiore
LA ROTONDA
5.47 km

CASTRAMAJORA ALLOGGI

CASALMAGGIORE
CASTRAMAJORA ALLOGGI
5.76 km

IL BIJOU

Casalmaggiore
IL BIJOU
5.91 km

AL TORRAZZO DA ANNA

Commessaggio
AL TORRAZZO DA ANNA
5.92 km

LUNA RESIDENCE HOTEL

Casalmaggiore
LUNA RESIDENCE HOTEL
5.97 km

ECOOSTELLO INTERFLUMINA-CASCINA SERENI

CASALMAGGIORE
ECOOSTELLO INTERFLUMINA-CASCINA SERENI
6.15 km

LA VELA

Viadana
LA VELA
6.28 km

CORTE CODELLA NUOVA

Viadana
CORTE CODELLA NUOVA
6.55 km