Mantua
A stunning viewpoint overlooking the city and the Gonzaga palaces
The bell tower of St Peter’s Cathedral, known as the Duomo of Mantua, dominates the historic heart of the city and offers a panoramic view of the squares, lakes and palaces of the Gonzaga family.
Built in the Romanesque style, it is the oldest part of the building: a massive square-plan bell tower, lightened by double and triple-lancet windows, which stands between the late-Baroque façade and the Gothic side of the cathedral.
Now open to the public following a major restoration, the bell tower invites visitors to discover the treasures of the Diocese of Mantua, alongside the city itself, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
date ticket Groups and schools
Where
Mantua
When
Saturday - Sunday
Duration
30 minutes
Guide
Audio guides available in Italian / English
Rates
€ 5,00 (full price)
€ 4,00 (reduced)
The reduced ticket is available to: visitors aged between 6 and 25 years old.
The free ticket is available to: people with disabilities (free for a carer upon presentation of a Disability Card marked ‘A’ or an INPS certificate confirming entitlement to a carer), and qualified tour guides and tour leaders (upon presentation of their licence at the ticket office at the time of the visit). Accredited journalists may request free admission by contacting booking@kalata.it at least 24 hours in advance.
Schedules
June – July – August – September
10.00 am – 1.00 pm (last admission at 12.30 pm)
2.30 pm – 7.00 pm (last admission at 6.30 pm)
Winter opening hours
10.00 am – 1.00 pm (last admission: 12:30 pm)
2.30 pm – 5.30 pm (last admission: 5:00 pm)
Meeting place
Side entrance to the Cathedral, next to the bell tower (Piazza Sordello) – 10 minutes before the start of the visit.
Your experience
- Panoramic viewpoints up to 40 metres high
- Information points with audio guides in Italian and English included in the ticket price
- Voucher for a reduced-price visit to the Dome of Sant’Andrea
Useful information
- Without a booking, we cannot guarantee a place on the tours.
- Cameras are permitted.
- Children under the age of 14 may only enter if accompanied by an adult.
- No animals of any kind are permitted. For safety reasons, the only animals allowed are assistance dogs for people with disabilities
- Due to architectural barriers, the route is not accessible to people with mobility impairments
- The belfry is not included in the standard tour.
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.