Things to do in Bozzolo Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Oasis of Bine was created in the second half of 1700, to protect the swamp (the dead Oglio area) that is isolated from the river by a rectification intervention. It is located on a site of community importance and in a special protection zone, in the Oglio Sud Regional Park. It covers 144 hectares on a horseshoe shape.

The Tower of Vespasiano, otherwise known as the Torrazzo, is an architectural structure that constitutes the symbol of the history of the country. The fortress is 28 meters high and inside it there are several rooms. One of the rooms was used as a prison upon intervention by the forces of the Carabinieri.

The Teatro all'Antica was commissioned by Vespasiano to the architect Vincenzo Scamozzi in 1587. The project was the first example of theatre of the modern era not bound by existing buildings. The internal structure recalls the scheme of classic theaters with semicircle in the center and raised stage. The loggia, formerly home of the ladies, was frescoed by artists from the workshop of Paolo Veronese.

The Museum of Sacred Art was opened to the public in 1990 and welcomes finds such as jewels and sacred furnishings. The most prominent object is the Toson d'Oro, a jewel granted as an honor to the knights of the empire made of pure gold. The “Silver Chalice” donated by Vespasiano to the Church of Sabbioneta is also preserved.

Porta Vittoria was built in the second half of the 16th century and represents one of the two entrance doors to the city of Sabbioneta. It is characterized by an impressive appearance and has a façade divided into two parts of which the lower one has three arched openings and the upper one is a loggia. Above the entrance are the coats of arms of the Gonzaga-Colonna family and an epigraph in Latin.

The Palazzo Ducale, also known as Palazzo Grande, in Sabbioneta in the province of Mantua has an elegant facade and an ashlar portico placed on a raised level. The historic two-storey building overlooks Piazza Ducale. Historical chronicles note that in November 1559 a violent fire destroyed the original structure, it was rebuilt between 1560 and 1561. It represents the oldest of the buildings built by Vespasiano Gonzaga (1531-1591) (son of Rodomonte and Isabella Colonna.

The Gallery of the Ancients was built in the second half of the 16th century and was called 'The Great Corridor'. It did not have the function of connecting the ducal environments to some secret place, but it was established to contain the archaeological collection of the then Duke and a collection of marbles purchased by the royal court of Spain.

The Imperial Gate of Sabbioneta was built in 1579 and was dedicated to the Emperor Rudolf II of Habsburg. It stands out for its façade composed of smooth ravines and the neoclassical gable that replaced the original loggia.

The Postojna Wax Museum is located in the beautiful Palazzo Ippoliti also known as Palazzo Castello. Part of this building is private, another is owned by the Municipality. The latter is used to present the Waxes. In the museum it is possible to observe about eighty life-size wax statues, presented in particular sets and with as many sound and light effects. In all, there are eight rooms.

The G. Bellini Civic Museum has as its founder Goffredo Bellini, a well-known collector of the 1920s. The building is divided into two sections, within which we find finds from different historical eras and also finds found from prehistory and works of great value that belong to the years' 400, '700 and '800.

Loghino Ariello, an ancient residence of the workers of the marsh reeds. Today it is used as a museum and tourist office.Adjacent you can see the annex of the Mincio hostel. We are in the heart of the Mincio Park in Mantua.