SABBIONETA, A FOUNDED CITY – From sand to fortress city
Sabbioneta represents, in relation to Mantua, the implementation of Renaissance urban planning principles based on the pursuit of symmetry and rigor, through the construction of a […]
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MANTUA, THE CITY THAT CHANGES – A story in three circles
Mantua represents, compared to Sabbioneta, the implementation of Renaissance urban planning principles starting from an already constructed city. Mantua, F.
MANTUA AND SABBIONETA – Exemplary Renaissance Cities within and beyond Europe
According to Criterion (ii), “Mantua and Sabbioneta are exceptional testimonies of the exchange of influences of Renaissance culture. The two cities have
THE GREEN-THUMBED GONZAGAS
In the urban and suburban residences built for the Gonzaga family, the garden structure was always present with shapes and
Mantua and Sabbioneta: a heritage for all
Timeframe: 2024 and 2025 Objectives: the project aims to promote a wider knowledge of the Mantua and Sabbioneta site through
Porticoes: Bad Habits and Instructions for Use
The Mantua and Sabbioneta site is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as it represents the main urban forms of the Renaissance. Among the
The ideal city
Since ancient times, man has given symbolic importance and an aesthetic sense to the place where he has lived. The Greek and
Sabbioneta: the city of foundation
Situated on an alluvial plain in the Oltreoglio, Sabbioneta was inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first organised settlement dates back to
Mantua: a city in transformation
Mantua has always been a city linked to water. After the long period of barbarian invasions, in the 10th century the city became
The logo of the Mantua and Sabbioneta website
To identify and communicate the actions of the Mantua and Sabbioneta World Heritage Office, aimed at the knowledge, protection, communication and promotion of the