Mantua and Lombardy: From the Romans to the Renaissance

• Discover the immense cultural wealth of Mantua, renowned for its glorious Renaissance heritage brought about by the patronage of the Gonzaga family

• Delve into the intricacies of ancient artefacts, brilliant frescoes and Renaissance masterpieces at a selection of galleries and museums 

• Journey to various locations in Lombardy, home to charming architecture, from medieval churches to fortified city walls 

Tour Director

This tour will be led by Tom Abbott, BA, MA, an independent art and architectural historian associated with the Foundation of Prussian Palaces and Gardens. He has extensive experience directing cultural and art tours in Europe. Tom's expertise concerning art and architecture ranges from the medieval to the current; he has a particular knowledge of and fascination with the Baroque and Rococo, the Romantic Movement, garden history and the musical heritage of Germany, as well as all aspects of European modern and contemporary art, architecture and history.

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