Te Palace: Skip The Line Ticket
Wonder at Mantua's palace of Mannerist treasures
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- Purchase your tickets for Te Palace and experience a self-guided tour of the palace and its grounds
- Stroll through one magnificent room after another, admiring Mannerist frescoes, such as the renowned 'Fall of the Giants' painted on the ceiling of the Chamber of Giants
- Discover ancient armor, medals, coins, and an assortment of Egyptian artifacts at the museum on the second floor, and wander around the immaculate grounds to appreciate the architecture of the palace
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The Palace, known as Palazzo del Te, is definitely not modest and unassuming in its style.In 1535, the opulent palace constructed for the Duke of Mantua provided a luxurious retreat from the pressures of his royal duties. Adorned with original frescoes by leading artists of the era, the palace's many halls and rooms, such as the magnificent Chamber of Giants, showcased extravagant beauty.
Devote some time to examine the trinkets and antiques at the second-floor Civic Museum, and explore the immaculate surroundings to get the finest view of the palace's extraordinary architecture.
The Te Palace ticket you have allows you to explore the palace at your own pace, and also grants you access to the Civic Museum of Saint Sebastian's Palace and all the current temporary exhibitions.
