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Luce a Palazzo Te📷 Stefano.scagliarini, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Palazzo Te

Mantua, Italy

History

A pleasure palace built by Giulio Romano for Federico Gonzaga, whose Room of the Giants is painted floor to ceiling with collapsing walls and falling titans. It stands at the edge of the old town, with parking nearby.

Nearest town
Mantua, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.1478, 10.7870
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Area camper SparafucileMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Palazzo Te · 55 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Area sosta camper Grazie di CurtatoneMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Palazzo Te · 103 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • San Leone ParadiseCampsite
    16 km from Palazzo Te · 20 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Agriturismo Corte Medaglie d'Oro Sosta CamperMotorhome stopover
    21 km from Palazzo Te
    MotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Area sosta camper VirgilioMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Palazzo Te
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Agricamping BorghettoCampsite
    24 km from Palazzo Te
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Palazzo Te?

Palazzo Te is in Mantua, Italy, at GPS 45.1478, 10.7870. It is about 29 km from Sabbioneta.

Can you camp near Palazzo Te?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Paddock, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Palazzo Te?

Palazzo Te is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mantua, Sabbioneta and Cremona: Renaissance towns of the Po plain.

What is there to see near Palazzo Te?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ducal Palace of Mantua (2 km), Borghetto sul Mincio (23 km), Castelvecchio Museum (36 km) and Sirmione (41 km).

When is the best time to visit Palazzo Te?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)