The ducal palace in Mantova is much more than just a residence; it is almost a small city where hanging gardens, courtyards, squares, and apartments intertwine, all clustered around the beating heart of the palace: the Palatine Basilica of St. Barbara. During our visit, we will have the opportunity to explore the Gonzaga family’s elegant apartments, admire the Gothic details in Pisanello’s works, and be captivated by the famous Camera degli Sposi painted by Andrea Mantegna.

We will continue our tour with the tapestries designed by Raphael, until we reach the Corte Nuova, magnificently decorated by Giulio Romano. Finally, we will find ourselves standing before Rubens’ masterpiece, bringing to a close an unforgettable journey through the works of art that tell the storey of the Gonzaga family and their power. This tour reveals not only the artistic and architectural magnificence of Mantua but also the refined taste and grandeur of one of the most influential families of the Italian Renaissance.