Mantua

Mantua (Mantova) is a small city not far from Verona and a jewel of Northern Italy.
It is located in the Lombardy region, at the border between Veneto and Lombardy.
Mantua had its golden period in the Renaissance, when it was ruled by the powerful Gonzaga family. It became not only strategic in the European political asset of that period, but also important for art and architecture. Andrea Mantegna, Leon Battista Alberti and Giulio Romano are some of the names that gave a great contribution to the development of Mantua, with buildings, churches and masterpieces.
Thanks also to accurate renovation, we can still admire the magnificent Palazzo Ducale, that was the residence of the Gonzaga and which wonderful shape welcomes us when entering Mantua.

The three lakes surrounding Mantua, give to this small city a quite and elegant charme.
This charme is confimed also by all other ancient palazzos and churches that can be discovered while walking through the center. The real pleasure of a walk in Mantua is getting lost in the small streets and squares, enjoying also the old historic cafés and restaurants, the chic boutiques and the friendly people.