For the first time, it is possible to climb to the dome of the Basilica di Sant’Andrea in Mantua. This unique route will allow those who are not afraid of heights to step into the history of one of the city’s iconic buildings. Built starting in 1472, designed by Leon Battista Alberti, the city’s co-cathedral, which houses the tomb of court painter Andrea Mantegna, was completed many years after the architect’s death. The church preserves frescoes by Correggio (in the Chapel of St. John the Baptist) and an altarpiece by Giulio Romano (in the Chapel of St. Longinus). The dome, built by Filippo Juvarra in the 18th century, is 80 meters high and has a diameter of 25 meters, making it one of the largest in Italy. Climbing it offers several panoramic viewpoints of the city, as well as unusual perspectives on the architecture below. The guided tour (currently available only in Italian), equipped with a helmet, involves narrow passages and many stairs (188 steps in total). The route lasts about an hour, is available by reservation, and costs 15 euros, with the option to add a guided tour of the basilica and the crypt for an additional 6 euros.