Palazzo del Te (Palazzo Te) is a Mannerist landmark in Mantua, Lombardy, Italy, and a filming location for Rigoletto (1982) and The Trial (Il processo) (2019). Built in 1534, it was designed by Giulio Romano.
Location: Mantua, Lombardy, Italy
Verified facts
- Located in Mantua, Lombardy
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11585, SRC-11586 - Appeared in Rigoletto (movie, 1982)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11585, SRC-11586 - Appeared in The Trial (Il processo) (tv, 2019)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12071, SRC-12072 - Built in 1534
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12286, SRC-12287, SRC-12610 - Designed by Giulio Romano
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-12286, SRC-12287, SRC-12288, SRC-12611, SRC-14537 - Architectural style: Mannerist
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12286, SRC-12288, SRC-12611
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11585 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigoletto_(1982_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11586 — https://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/rigoletto-from-mantua-about-the-operatic-film/1148/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12071 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trial_(Italian_TV_series) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12072 — https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Il_processo_(serie_televisiva) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12286 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_del_Te (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12287 — https://www.italymagazine.com/dual-language/wonders-italy-palazzo-te-mantua (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12288 — https://www.centropalazzote.it/en/the-history/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12610 — Italyscapes — Palazzo Te, Mantua (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12611 — JSTOR Daily — Lessons in Mannerism at the Palazzo del Te (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14537 — Google Arts & Culture — The appearance of the palace (Palazzo Te) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Rigoletto filmed?
Palazzo del Te (Palazzo Te), in Mantua, Lombardy, is a real-world filming location used for Rigoletto. This property has also appeared on screen in The Trial.
Where was The Trial filmed?
Palazzo del Te (Palazzo Te), in Mantua, Lombardy, is a real-world filming location used for The Trial. This property has also appeared on screen in Rigoletto.
Who designed Palazzo del Te (Palazzo Te)?
Palazzo del Te (Palazzo Te) was designed by Giulio Romano.
Where is Palazzo del Te (Palazzo Te) located?
Palazzo del Te (Palazzo Te) is located in Mantua, Lombardy.