magnificent church with a dome designed by Filippo Juvarra!you have to be a little patient in this period, the monument is undergoing a thorough restoration especially around the altar and the dome so it is noisy. but you can anyway peep through the plastic sheets and enjoy the bright lively colours of the dome.it will probably be amazing in a few months. worth anyway!!!
This is definitely not the largest Basilica, but if you have time it's worth the stop. Charming and welcoming.
Don't miss this : a jewel of Italian sacred art, with paintings in every chapel and frescoes everywhere. A crypt can be visited if you find the guide : an extraordinary retired man, who (he says) has never been a teacher or an art specialist but can charm you for hours and hours sharing all that he knows about Mantova with you (and he knows a lot !). It is free, but you can leave a free offer : I think he really deserves it.To lighten up the lateral chappels, you can put a little coin...it lasts enough to take good pictures.Entry is free. Visit can take less than one hour with no guide, but if you find the guide he can talk for one hour more (I suggest you to stay!).
If your fortunate enough to hire a car.we highly recommend mantova.the sights are amazing.we visited the palace of a hundred rooms.wow! The small round church with its balcony were the women sat as both sexes were not allowed to pray together.the two other churches will blow you away too.remember to cover up before you enter them.the ice-cream is the best and the people very friendly.We also recommend Molvina.wear strong footwear to explore the waterfalls.we were unable to as we did not.had a great wine tasting session at the local wine shop.highly recommended!!!Oh and free parking outside the towns walls.
No doubt, the Saint Andrea basilica is the top attraction of the city, it is located in the heart of the old town, I unfortunately when I visited the façade was completely covered in scaffolding and I could admire its splendor outside. When I entered, however, I realized the magnificence of this cathedral, in a few words a sort of huge art museum. I was impressed and fascinated by the immensity, so huge! Fantastic as frescoes and beautiful mosaics that day the cathedral was full of tourists who admired this artistic place. Not to be missed.
The Basilica di sant Andrea is truly spectacular. Words cannot describe it.There is nothing to dislike here.
I spent a very fascinating Sunday in Mantova of which the Basilica was just a small part. While in the church do not fail to look up. Plan on being in the city many hours if you want to experience it.
This is a beautiful place filled with light and felt warm inside when it was cold outside. Appeared to be very well looked after.
If you are in Mantua, this is the one place you really should not miss. Impressive and unique architecture.
A most beautiful Basilica - the Paintings and walls of this church are not to be missed. While one thinks that the walls are clad in marble on close inspection they are not - it is paint that looks like marble, and what a truly impressive sight!Be aware that the Basilica closes at noon for some 3 hours, so time your tour there as otherwise you will be disappointed.