Architecture in Mantua

The "floating factory" was a highlight in the career of the Italian architect known for his unusual use of reinforced concrete.

An architectural oddity where the triglyphs of the courtyard of walls create an optical illusion.

This decoration above a door, an unofficial family crest, is said to come alive during the night to try to get free of the stone.

A medieval tower with a suspended iron cage used as an open-air jail for criminals who were exposed as a warning.

The seat of the Mantua bishop holds many secrets within its walls.

The remains of the last Gonzaga villa, a luxurious palace built in spite of an economic crisis.

The oldest church in Mantua was buried for centuries under the facades of other structures.