Sabbioneta
A Renaissance 'ideal city' listed as a World Heritage Site together with Mantua, with exquisite palaces and theatres inside its walls.
Sabbioneta is a small town built in the 16th century by Vespasiano Gonzaga, a member of the Gonzaga family, following Renaissance ideal city planning. The town has star-shaped walls and a grid of streets. In 2008, it was listed as a World Heritage Site together with Mantua. Highlights include the Ducal Palace, the classical theatre designed by Scamozzi (one of the earliest purpose-built theatres in Europe), the Galleria degli Antichi with its long gallery, and the garden palace. A combined ticket is available, and visits are organized by the visitor center. Sabbioneta is about 35 kilometers from Parma and is best reached by car.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:30–13:00, 14:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Santuario della Beata Vergine delle Grazie
- Palazzo Te
- Palazzo San Sebastiano
- Casa del Mantegna
- Palazzo d'Arco
- Rotonda di San Lorenzo
- Piazza delle Erbe & Torre dell'Orologio
- Basilica of Sant'Andrea