Basilica di Sant'Andrea

If you are visiting Mantua, the Basilica di Sant'Andrea is not just a church you should visit; it is an architectural milestone that defines the city. Designed by the great humanist Leon Battista Alberti in 1472, this structure is widely considered one of the most important works of the 15th century. As you approach from the piazza, the façade is immediately striking. It is unique because Alberti combined two ancient Roman forms: the Triumphal Arch and the Temple Front. It feels massive, imposing, and incredibly ancient, despite being a Renaissance creation.

Soul soothing and fulfilling. A feast for the mind and eyes just being in here. I personally prefer visiting churches compared to the Museums or Art galleries - it is usually free of charge, a lot less people and I get to relish their beautiful and unprecedented work of art and architecture. Treasure all around and above - It is best done sitting on one of the long pews and simply look up. There are a staggering collection of beauty and religious significance here. "Do not judge a book by its cover" it is a place that is unassuming on the outside but absolutely phenomenal inside and dominates over the Piazza Mantegna. Here preserves the greatest relic of Christianity: the Sacred Vessels containing the blood of Christ.

Very impressive, so beautiful that hard to describe in words.❤️

Cool, ornate church. Certainly worth a stop to check it out. Looks like during the season there is annoption for crypt tours and to the walkway up in the main dome. We saw the sign for them, but it was behind bars and the tours were clearly not being offered at this time. Looks like it would be an interesting option. Even without, it is certainly worth admiring this chiesa.

Absolutely breathtaking place! If there's something in Mantova you shouldn't miss, it's this gorgeous colorful basilica. Especially the paintings are extraordinary! The entry is free, just make sure not to visit during the long lunch break.

Breathtaking architecture, just like so many other places in wonderful Italy.

Free entry, but don't let that fool you. If you want the church to be lightened up for better vision you need to pay. Beautiful, details in painting and sculpture but open up your spiritual eyes and look at all the demonic signs and symbols of the freemasons.

We were lucky to find a guide who told us the story of this magnificent church and its relics. It gave us the goosebumps. The trip in the crypt was awesome and a first for us, so we were really impressed. Clearly you need faith to believe all the stories, but they are nevertheless beautiful. I also loved the paintings inside and all the decorations, but especially the gothic part of this otherwise Renaissance monument. Go inside!