Basilica of Sant'Andrea
Basilica di Sant'Andrea
A Renaissance cathedral designed by Alberti; its triumphal-arch facade and vast barrel vault have been enormously influential.
Construction of the Basilica of Sant'Andrea began in 1472 to the design of Leon Battista Alberti. Its triumphal-arch facade and the enormous barrel vault without side aisles influenced later buildings, including St. Peter's Basilica. The crypt holds relics said to contain drops of Christ's blood, which are paraded every Good Friday. The first chapel on the left is the tomb of the painter Mantegna. Admission is free, and it is right beside Piazza delle Erbe.
Opening hours
About 08:00–12:00, 15:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Piazza delle Erbe & Torre dell'Orologio
- Rotonda di San Lorenzo
- Piazza Sordello
- Mantua Cathedral (Duomo)
- Teatro Bibiena (Teatro Scientifico)
- Casa di Rigoletto
- Palazzo Ducale & Camera degli Sposi
- Basilica palatina di Santa Barbara