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Palazzo Te Mantova - Tour with Guide Tiziana Portioli

4.9(69)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 69 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Tiziana Portioli
Palazzo Te Hall of Cupid and Psyche

About this activity

Artistic hub in Mantua, that deserves to be suitably explained is Palazzo Te, a suburban villa devoted to the pleasures of leisure. Architect Giulio Romano, as the heir of his great master Raphael, is called from Rome to build and decorate this Renaissance villa between 1525 and 1535, inspired by ancient Roman villas.

Palazzo Te is an exemplary model of the Mannerist style as about architecture and an outstanding example of 16th century Italian painting. The name of the building derives from that of the place where it was built: the “island of Tejeto”, abbreviated as “Te”, where mantuan Lords held the ducal stables for the breeding of famous Gonzaga thoroughbred trained for battlefields and tournaments.

What's included

  • ✓Private tour
  • ✓Professional guides

Not included

  • ✕Admission tickets : €.15 adults, €.11 over 65, €.7 students, family ticket €.40
  • ✕Private transportation
  • ✕Palace Te Museum Admittance

Meeting and pickup

  • Meeting point at the ticket office of Te Palace.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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