Absolute masterpiece of the Renaissance the Camera Picta (Painted Room) is placed in the north-eastern part of the Castle. Painted by Andrea Mantegna within nine years from 1465 to 1474 (both starting and finishing dates are written on the walls) combines reality and fiction giving the room an ‘en plain air’ atmosphere and making it look like a loggia.
We are guides qualified under the regional law for Mantua and its province. We have a degree in history of art and have succeeded in turning our passion into a job. Our experience in the field has been growing since 1993 and our Guide Centre has become a point of reference to those who wish to discover Mantua with the help of reliable professionals.
Situated in the Lombardia region, in 2008 Mantua was enlisted by UNESCO among the World’s Heritage along with the nearby city of Sabbioneta. The Guide Center “I GONZAGA” will take you where each detail turns out to be a secret that will be revealed to you! Our Tours will take you to the discovery of the treasures of both the city and the province, its history and culture.
The origins of Mantua date back to the Etruscans – Mantus was a god of Hades. Here was born the great Latin poet Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro 70-10 B.C.). Visiting Mantua, walking along the old town heart is like stepping back in time. The imposing Piazza Sordello is enclosed by the Ducal Palace.
Built by Francesco Gonzaga between 1395 and 1406 on the project by Bartolino da Novara, it is a square-plan building with four angular towers surrounded by a moat, three gates and their drawbridges. Originally meant for the defence of the city it was to become the residence of the family.
Brunella Malaguti responsabile del CENTRO GUIDE I GONZAGA, storica dell'arte e guida turistica abilitata e certificata, segue con passione e professionalità imprese, aziende, agenzie di viaggio, gruppi singoli e scuole insieme ad uno splendido staff che fa del CENTRO GUIDE I GONZAGA un punto di riferimento sicuro da oltre 25 anni.
Chiamateci per un preventivo gratuito o un consiglio su come svolgere la vostra visita a Mantova.
Con il patrocinio di:
© Copyright 2018 - All Rights Reserved
Sede Legale: CENTRO GUIDE MANTOVA I GONZAGA
Via Mozart, 4 - 46010 Curtatone (MN) P.IVA 02269470205
E-mail: info@guidemantova.it
Realized and optimized by Magulab
