Entirely in terracotta and surmounted by Ghibelline battlements, the façade of Palazzo Castiglioni represents, together with Palazzo Ducale, the Duomo and the Bishop's Palace, one of the icons of Piazza Sordello. The fourteenth-century palace was originally the residence of the Bonacolsi, the first lords of the city. The façade surmounted by Ghibelline battlements faces Palazzo Ducale, the fulcrum of the artistic and political life of Mantua, which under the guidance of the Gonzaga became one of the most important European courts of the Renaissance. Palazzo Castiglioni is still today the residence of the descendants of Baldassare Castiglione, a scholar and diplomat of the Italian Renaissance. Palazzo Castiglioni is home to the prestigious Mantua Chamber Orchestra. All Suites pay tribute to the importance of the Palace. Renovated by the interior designer Filippo Feroldi, they have all been embellished with exquisite details, fabrics of great value and arched structures of particular impact to create an indissoluble bond with the view of the Doge's Palace that faces the family home on the other side of Piazza Sordello. The Suites are all equipped with luxury collection beds, minibar, desk, sitting area, air conditioning, Sky channels and internet connection.