Giulio Romano's Pescherie

We find confirmation of the date the complex was built in a letter by Giulio Romano to the Duke that dates to October 26, 1536. In it Giulio Romano speaks of six pillars of the Beccherie that have already been completed. The buildings not only had a remarkable aesthetic impact, but were also intended to be a model of neatness and functionality, and substituted the old Medieval workshops. The connection with water is essential, also because the whole area was rethought, the small part of the city between the two bridges later called delle Pescherie and di San Silvestro. It is interesting to note that the upper floor of both the Pescherie is inhabitable. The place is today obviously very picturesque, its frequentation highlights the renewed relationship of the Mantuan people and visitors with a city that was built on water.