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Rotonda di San Lorenzo, Mantua

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Rotonda di San Lorenzo, Mantua

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Rotonda di San Lorenzo, Mantua

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Location: Mantova, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy

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1. Mantova – Piazza delle Erbe, Mantua loop from Mantua

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2. Piazza delle Erbe, Mantua – Piazza Sordello, Mantua loop from Mantua

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3. Piazza delle Erbe, Mantua – Ducal Palace of Mantua loop from Sparafucile

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🅰️ndy

June 21, 2025

Church, which was built in the 11th century, was partly used as a storage facility and was only rediscovered and restored in the 20th century.

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Rob Josten 🦅

August 9, 2024

The Rotonda di San Lorenzo is a church located in the central square of the city of Mantua in northern Italy. It was built in the late 11th century during the reign of the powerful Canossa family.
The church is a beautiful example of Romanesque architecture, with a central plan and frescoes in Byzantine style. The church is mainly built of brick, following the Lombard tradition, but also contains marble details. After its construction, the church was dedicated to the martyr St. Lawrence.
The Rotonda has undergone many transformations and was desecrated in 1579. In the following centuries it was used as a warehouse and, after the roof was removed, it became a private courtyard for the Jewish quarter of the city.
In the first half of the 20th century, the former church was covered by other buildings and in 1908 it was rediscovered. The dome was officially rebuilt in 1926. After the external additions were removed and the building was restored, the church was reconsecrated and reopened to the public.

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The church is open daily from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm. On weekends, it is open from 10am to 7pm. Admission is free, with a voluntary donation.

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Mantua, 46100
Italy
45.1581, 10.7948
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October 25, 2024

Church with essential features, particular for its round shape

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1. Mantova – Piazza delle Erbe, Mantua loop from Mantua

2. Piazza delle Erbe, Mantua – Piazza Sordello, Mantua loop from Mantua

3. Piazza delle Erbe, Mantua – Ducal Palace of Mantua loop from Sparafucile

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