Mantua
An unprecedented tour to discover one of the masterpieces of Italian Renaissance art.
Discover the Basilica of Sant’Andrea in Mantua through unique and exclusive visitor itineraries.
Commissioned by Marquis Ludovico Gonzaga and built starting in 1472, based on a design by the humanist Leon Battista Alberti, the city’s co-cathedral, which houses the tomb of court painter Andrea Mantegna, is one of the finest examples of Italian Renaissance architecture.
The basilica preserves in its crypt, within the Sacred Vessels, the most venerated relic of Christianity: the Precious Blood of Jesus, brought to Mantua, according to tradition, by the Roman soldier Longinus and rediscovered thanks to the miraculous revelations of Saint Andrew. This relic, a sign of redemption and faith, has played a significant role in the development and renown of the city.
Through pathways never before open to the public, you can reach the immense 18th-century dome, designed by Filippo Juvarra to complete the structure, and enjoy exclusive panoramic views of the building and the city.
Where
Mantua
When
Monday-Sunday
Duration
1h
Guide
English
Rates
€ 13.00 (full price)
€ 10.00 (reduced)
The reduced ticket is reserved for:
- visitors aged between 6 and 25 years.
- holders of Abbonamento Musei Lombardia and Formula Extra.
- holders of Mantova and Sabbioneta Card.
The free ticket is reserved for: visitors aged between 0 and 5 years, people with disabilities, and licensed tour guides (upon presentation of their badge at the time of the visit).
Schedules
Saturday, July 5
- visits at: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday, July 6
- visits at: 3:30 PM
Saturday, August 16
- visits at: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday, August 17
- visits at: 3:30 PM
Saturday, September 27
- visits at: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday, September 28
- visits at: 3:30 PM
Saturday, October 4
- visits at: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday, October 5
- visits at: 3:30 PM
Saturday, November 8
- visits at: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday, November 9
- visits at: 3:30 PM
Saturday, December 6
- visits at: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday, December 7
- visits at: 3:30 PM
Meeting place
In front of the Bishop’s Palace (Piazza Sordello 15) – 10 minutes before the start of the visit.
Your experience
- Guided tour in Italian and museum admission included in the ticket
Useful information
- Without a reservation, participation in the guided tours cannot be guaranteed.
- The use of cameras is allowed.
- It is forbidden to bring animals of any kind. For safety reasons, the only animals permitted are guide dogs for people with disabilities.
- Due to architectural barriers, the route is not accessible to visitors with motor disabilities.
Info and reservations
For more information, you can call +39 0174330976 (also available on WhatsApp) or send an email to booking@kalata.it.
For groups and school groups, it is possible to organize visits throughout the year, upon reservation, by sending an email to gruppi@kalata.it.