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Pro
Architecture, art, Palaces, Churches, Parks, Lakes
Con
few parking space, few public transports, few amenities for young people
In a nutshell
COME TO VISIT MANTOVA, YOU WON'T REGRET
oriettaIT Says: this church is close to the train station and is worth a visit just to realize how different it is from the sumptuous San Pietro dome.You might know that Franciscan monks believed that church was not supposed to be rich, it was not supposed to be powerful. Looking at this...
oriettaIT Says: I would say Palazzo Ducale is the main attraction in Mantova. The building is huge and actually consist in several different parts built in different time.It is open to visit Tuesday to Sunday from 8.15 to 19.15, closed Monday, 1st January and 25th December. Tickets cost 6.5...
oriettaIT Says: San Pietro is the main church of Mantova, it had an amazing neoclassical facade, white and adorned with statues, and the Gothic side is just as interesting with its spiky bricks ornaments. The contrast is actually amazing.The inside is also interesting, with a marble floor...
oriettaIT Says: This was a real surprise! During some works in Piazza Sordello in 2006, the workers were making a excavation to install a speed bump, and with their high surprise they discovered the ruins of a roman villa!They uncovered a mosaic pavement about 50 square meter with...
oriettaIT Says: We did not gave Palazzo Te justice as we only payed it a night visit to take some pictures. Unfortunately we did not had enough time for an extensive visit.It is a huge complex and it is a wonderful location for big and famous exhibit. During our visit there was one about...
Stroll in Mantova Gardens and Parks
oriettaIT Says: Considering the size of the town, Mantova has a lot of green areas. The historical center is surrounded by the three lake, and the whole perimeter is a park.There are big old tree, lots of benches and picnic tables and nice pathway to walk or ride a bike.Another big green...
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Osteria della Fragoletta: A real taste experience
oriettaIT Says: Every guide, every review collection I checked before going to Mantova pointed me to this restaurant describing it as one of the best in town.We went on a Saturday lunch, arrived early and got one of the last table. The atmosphere was warm, the waiters are friendly,...
Ristorante Al Quadrato: Great seafood or simply pizza but all delicious
oriettaIT Says: A friend recommended me this place for pizza. We went there for lunch and took a look around to see what was in other's plates... yes, good pizza BUT also great looking fish!We went through the menu and quickly realized this was a good find. It was that kind of restaurant...
Unfortunately, Manotva is not one of most active cities during the night... Young people prefer to go to the Lake of Garda but for those who wish to stay I'd suggest you to visit the following website:
http://www.mantovanight.com/
ENJOY!
Dress Code: Usually no dress code is required especially in pubs/ bars
Updated Apr 4, 2011
boriska_il Says: As in many other old towns, driving iside ancient Mantova is almost impossible, there are no parking inside old city. So, you should use parking outside or near the wall. Then walk no more, than 5-10 min to the center.
oriettaIT Says: Mantova farmer market take place in Piazza Erbe every Saturday.It is a small area so the stand are limited but they were offering lots of great local products! Fresh vegetables and fruit.WineOilbakery stuffhoneylocal crafts Less than in a supermarket
Panificio Pasticceria Pavesi: Wonderful Bakery
oriettaIT Says: The window of this tiny bakery was really great! they had several different traditional desert on show, they were cheap and look delicious!Unfortunately we just had a huge lunch so we did not felt like trying it but i would if I go back to Mantova!They also sell bread and...
Post Office historical mail boxes
oriettaIT Says: The mail boxes outside the main Post office in Piazza Martiri di Belfiore captured my attention.They are the old kind, when the envelopes were sorted manually so they had specific holes for several destinations. The ones here are for:- letters and postcards in town-...
oriettaIT Says: This is not necessary a tip, actually it is more like a funny curiosity!I was strolling around and I noticed this colorful shop selling.... man beachwear... awfully expensive man's beachwear!!!But, after I recover from having seen the price's tags what gave me a good laugh...
Tourist information OFFICE - Bad
boriska_il Says: The office of Tourist information in Mantova (Informazione ed Accoglienza Turistica piazza Mantegna, 6) is located in unreachable area for car. Also, unfriendly staff doesn't provide real help to find accommodation in the city, unlike Tourist information in other cities in...
Be careful when buying local products
martina.liberati Says: Just a quick word to remind you all that sometimes when you visit a beautiful city such as Mantua which has a strong and old culinary tradition you might be curious to try some of its special dishes. I would suggest you to buy DOC or DOP products so that you have the...
oriettaIT Says: This off the beaten path museum really made my trip! We just came out from Osteria la Fragoletta after a huge lunch and quite a bit of wine an we though that the fire department museum was appropriate for the moment!! We went inside without big expectations and we were left...
Ex chiesa Santa Maria della Vittoria
oriettaIT Says: This little building was a real find! we saw there was a free exhibit of some sort going on, as all the museums are so expensive nowadays why pass on something free?So we went in and discovered a small gem. The church was built on a Mantegna project and built by some of his...
one of the most romantic cities in my country
viaconme Says: Beautiful things to see and do in Mantua:Palazzo TèPalazzo DucaleSant'Andrea churchPiazza Sordello, Piazza delle ErbeShopping among old palaces in the old townLiterature Festival every year in SeptemberThe three encircling lakesThe sweet Mantuan countryside...We actually...
Planning your visit to Mantova
boriska_il Says: This is a little city with all attraction concentrated in small central area of the old town= 1/4-1/8 of it inside walls. So, you don't need more than 3-4 hour to view them all.Take this consideration in account while planning your trip, particularly if you go by gar. The...
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Mantova was probably founded by the Etruscans, who had occupied a good part of the Plain of the Po. It is a town of art and culture, and was one of the most flourishing centers of Renaissance. The...
We were in Mantova for two days at the end of October. The weather did not do it justice as it was foggy and hazy, but still, we loved it. It is a small town, very very walkable, we never felt like we...
City Full Of Art, Churches, Palazzos, and Lakes
When I taught "Romeo and Juliet", I recall that Shakespeare refers to Romeo being banished to "Mantua", and in the city itself, and all the pamphlets here in Italy refer to it in English as "Mantua",...
Mantova: a little lost paradise
This little city (50 000 inhabitants) is full of historical palaces, churches and buildings...you'll think to be walking back into the past of our wonderful Italy. Curious? Give a look to my dad's...
Mantova is situated at the most eastern part of Italian province of Lombardy very close to one of the most visited places in Italy-Verona but much less touristical and much less visited. People who......
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