Famous Palace Restored
Vistors to Mantua, Italy, will now be able to see tlie great Gonzaga Palace, the home of the famous Isabelle d’Estc. It is almost as it was 400 years ago, when this famous beauty held sway over the most brilliant court in Italy. This long-neglected palace has lately been restored. Isabella’s beloved "little study," the secret garden, which was unearthed several years ago when a 17th century building was pulled down, the great ' hall and some cabinets and rooms of unique artistie value are no longer hidden from visitors. They have been brought back to their original condition anad are better. dighted than they used to be when too little daylight penetrated into the rooms. . Without spoiling the harmony, electric lights have been introduced, showing up the beauty of the interior.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7284, 11 October 1933, Page 9
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134Famous Palace Restored Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7284, 11 October 1933, Page 9
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