Palazzo Ducale

The Palazzo Ducale di Mantova, also known as the Ducal Palace, is a group of buildings in Mantua, Lombardy, northern Italy. The complex includes some 500 rooms and occupies an area of c. 34,000 m2, making it the sixth largest palace in Europe. It has more than 500 rooms and contains seven gardens and eight courtyards. The palace is home to many significant architectural and painted elements, including Mantegna's frescos in the Camera degli Sposi. The Gonzaga family lived in the palace from 1328 to 1707, and it has since been restored and designated as a museum. Visitors can explore the palace's many rooms, gardens, and courtyards, and see the impressive art and architecture on display