MANTUA

Embraced by three lakes, it boasts a jaw-dropping skyline and charming historic center thanks to the Gonzaga. Mozart was left marveled

POPULATION
49,308
DENSITY
772.77 inhabitants/sq. km
AREA
63.81 sq. km
ELEVATION
19 m a.s.l.
PATRON SAINT
Sant’Anselmo

From the Laghi di Mezzo, Inferiore, and Superiore, the Mincio River hugs the city as the domes of Palazzo Ducale beckons visitors from afar.

Tourism Mantua. A world apart. The Gonzaga designed the city together with some of the greatest artists at the time. Palazzo Te, just outside the city center, was the leisurely estate signed by architect Giulio Romano. To the great painter Andrea Mantegna, Ludovico II commissioned a fresco within the Palazzo Ducale to celebrate his dynasty. The Camera degli Sposi was unveiled 9 years later and remains a true masterpiece worth a visit to the city alone.

In September, the Festivaletteratura comes to town, with hundreds of readings and special events scheduled in the local piazzas and theaters to celebrate literature. One of the first cycling paths, from Peschiera to Mantua, makes it the perfect destination to discover by bike. The trail follows the windy banks of the Mincio River, between morainic hills, forests, enchanting villages and wetlands that inspire absolute serenity.

Within the city, a stroll through Palazzo della Ragione, the Clocktower featuring lunar cycles and a Museum of Time, and Piazza  Erbe with its market are an absolute must. Another must-see includes the Bibiena Theater, a true gem that was inaugurated in the 18th century by a young Mozart.

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Experiences

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On the wings of winter

In winter at the Parco del Mincio to spot flocks of migratory birds.
The Vallazza Natural Reserve
  • Active & Green

Mantua and Cremona

Two towns, two UNESCO heritage sites. Tips for a weekend between Mantua and Cremona
Scorcio Mantova
  • Lifestyle

Boroughs Mantua

The villages of Mantua satisfy both gourmets and lovers of history and legends
  • Villages

Discovering the treasures of Mantua

Discovering the treasures of Mantua
  • Art & Culture

Churches Mantua

Discovering the places of worship of the Mantuan area. To fill the spirit between faith and religious art
Churches Mantua, spiritual journeys in Lombardy
  • Religious Tourism

Mantua Hills Bike Itinerary

Mantua Hills Bike Itinerary, ride on!
  • Cycle Tourism

From Garda to the Po

Frescoes depicting lobsters and pomegranates. Freshwater fish and spicy ravioli. The route between Lake Garda and the Po offers many delights
Piazza Sordello a Mantova
  • Cycle Tourism

Monuments Mantua

The Gonzagas have made Mantua a jewel of the Italian Renaissance visible in its palaces, monuments, churches, culture and traditions
Monuments Mantua, ideas for visiting
  • Art & Culture

Mantua Local Products Guide

Mantua beyond for its historical richness, is famous also for the numerous typical gastronomic products and recipes handed down for generations
Mantua Local Products Guide, the flavor of tradition
  • Food & Wine

Mantua and Sabbioneta itinerary

Relax and take some time to stroll through the streets and buildings of the World Heritage cities
3 days in Mantua and Sabbioneta
  • Lifestyle

Places

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Fortress of solferino

Immersed in the green stands the mighty tower referred to "The Spy of Italy" for its strategic position
Fortress of Solferino
  • Art & Culture

Cathedral of Mantua

The Cathedral of Mantua has an ancient history: some chronicles trace its foundation back to 313 a.D.
Cathedral of Mantua
  • Religious Tourism

Palazzo Ducale of Mantua

The beauty of Palazzo Ducale, the Gonzaga residence, is hard to describe. It's maybe the most architecturally dense palace of its period.
Palazzo Ducale - Mantova - @inLombardia
  • Art & Culture

Scientific theatre

Teatro Bibiena, Mantova
  • Art & Culture

Castellaro Lagusello

Castellaro Lagusello: a fortified village that is reflected in its heart-shaped pond, where you can enjoy tranquillity and nature.
credits:@linoolmostudio
  • Villages

House of Andrea Mantegna

House of Andrea Mantegna
  • Art & Culture

Mantua: piazza Sordello

  • Art & Culture

Leon Battista Alberti Journey into Classicism

Basilica di Sant'Andrea (Ph: I Mille)
  • Religious Tourism

Info

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How to arrive

BY PLANE
Milano Malpensa 226 km, Linate 174 km, Orio al Serio 141 km, Verona 43 km

BY TRAIN
trenord.it

BY CAR
Autostrada A4 e A22

How to move

BY BUS
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BIKE SHARING  www.bicincitta.com

Information

INFOPOINT MANTOVA
Piazza Andrea Mantegna, 6
T. +39 0376 432432

WIFI
Mantova free WI-FI

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turismo.mantova.it

Useful numbers

EMERGENCY
112

HOSPITAL
Ospedale Carlo Poma
Strada Lago Paiolo, 10
T. +39 0376 2011

POLICE
Comando Provinciale Mantova
Via Giovanni Chiassi, 29
T. +39 0376 4651