{"id":5612,"date":"2026-07-30T16:17:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T14:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mantovasabbioneta-unesco.it\/?post_type=poi&p=5612"},"modified":"2026-07-31T11:29:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:29:36","slug":"21-palazzo-del-podesta-museo-virgilio","status":"publish","type":"poi","link":"https:\/\/mantovasabbioneta-unesco.it\/en\/poi\/21-palazzo-del-podesta-museo-virgilio\/","title":{"rendered":"21. Palazzo del Podest\u00e0 \u2013 Virgilio Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"

SHEET UNDER REVIEW<\/p>\n

Erbe Square, 4<\/p>\n

CONTACTS<\/strong><\/h3>\n


\nTicket office and information<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Telephone: <\/strong>+390376338779
\nE-mail: <\/strong>museovirgilio@comune.mantova.it<\/a><\/p>\n

Website: <\/strong>Virgil Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

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HOW TO GET THERE<\/strong><\/h3>\n


\nPublic Transport:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

From the train station (B) you can take the APAM lines: CC \/ 4C \/ 4T \/ 8. Once you reach Piazza Sordello (A), the building is approximately a 5-minute walk away.<\/p>\n

All APAM buses are equipped with a lifting platform and, for urban routes, a voice announcement service for bus stops. Currently, for adequate assistance, requested the s<\/u>reporting of service usage<\/u>, within two working days before use.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit the website: APAM \u2013 Mobility Services<\/a><\/p>\n

By car:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The building is located in a restricted traffic zone. Holders of disabled passes issued by other municipalities can request access by filling out the form at the link. ZTL Disabled Pass Reservation<\/a> and send it to infomulte@comune.mantova.it<\/a><\/p>\n

To access the pedestrian area and request the lowering of the Pilomat, call the toll-free number 800-505454.<\/p>\n

For more information on traffic and parking in Mantua, visit the website: Aster Mantua<\/a><\/p>\n

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VIRGILIO MUSEUM<\/strong><\/h3>\n


\nTicket office:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The ticket office is located in Piazza Erbe, at number 3.
\nAccess is flat.<\/p>\n

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Inside there is space to move easily even with a wheelchair.
\nThe reception desk has a lower section. This is also accessible to wheelchair users.<\/p>\n

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Building entrance:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The entrance to the museum is located at number 5 in Piazza Erbe.
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Here you will find stairs and two large elevators.
\nYou can use elevator no. 1 to reach the entrance to the Virgilio Museum.
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Visiting route:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fifth floor<\/strong>:
\nThe visit begins in a reception area.
\nHere you will find tactile reproductions of Piazza delle Erbe and the monumental complex.<\/p>\n

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There are some level changes along the way.
\nAll are overcome thanks to ramps with an adequate slope and handrails.<\/p>\n

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The area of the ancient cells is only accessible via three steps, without a handrail.<\/p>\n

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For those who cannot access it, a virtual tour is available via QR code.<\/p>\n

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Not all exhibitors are easily accessible.
\nSome are too high for wheelchair users.<\/p>\n

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Some QR codes are located at an excessive height.
\nIn these cases it is useful to frame them with the camera zoom.
\nThere are interactive panels along the route.
\nDue to the height and lack of tactile elements, those with motor or visual disabilities must ask for assistance in using it.<\/p>\n

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The sixth floor can be reached by stairs or internal elevator.
\nTo use the elevator, you must ask for assistance from the staff.
\nThe cabin is small and measures 80 \u00d7 120 cm.<\/p>\n

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To reach the last rooms you have to climb a few steps, without a handrail.<\/p>\n

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Alternatively, staff can escort visitors to the external elevators, which provide access to the rooms from an alternative external entrance.<\/p>\n

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Toilets:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

On the ground floor, there are accessible toilets (in accordance with regulations).<\/p>\n

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Additional services:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The museum offers a web app, accessible via QR code.
\nThis offers audio descriptions of the panels and in-depth content along the tour route.<\/p>\n

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