Mantua (Mantova in Italian) is a little gem of a town in Northern region of Lombardy. It is one of Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage sites and the European Capital of Culture for 2016. In this post are 10 photos to inspire a visit to Mantova- the sleeping beauty of Italy.
10 Photos to Inspire a Visit to Mantova
Piazza Sordello
Teatro Bibiena
Basilica di Sant’Andrea
Vintage
The Basilica from outside
Chiesa di San Sebastiano
Empty back alleys
Bar Caravatti from 19th century
Castello di San Giorgio
Mantua is only about 2.5 hours away from Milan and 35 minutes from Verona and is a great spot if you want to be a little off the tourist track. The city is gorgeous and a great base to explore other towns of the region of Lombardy.
Mantua is famous for its exceptional palaces with even more exceptional works of art. If you’re in the city, don’t miss a visit to Palazzo Te and Palazzo Ducale. Mantua is also famous for great food (as is everywhere in Italy) with the famous sbrisolona- a delicious crumbly cake.
Have you been to Mantua??
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samba2017
March 1, 2017 at 7:04 pmThanks so much for sharing. I am a huge fan of all things Italian so this blog post really appealed. I have travelled a lot in Italy but haven’t yet been to Mantova. This has really made me want to go there! Thanks for sharing. I have just started a poetry blog here on WordPress in case you have time to look? Have a good afternoon, Sam 🙂
Ishita
March 1, 2017 at 7:17 pmThanks so much for your words. Mantua is really wonderful and off the tourist track. Surely will have a look, Sam. Cheers!
samba2017
March 1, 2017 at 7:21 pmYes i know. I go to that area quite a bit but have yet to visit Mantova. It looks really beautiful and I have heard going things 🙂
afarawayhome
February 6, 2017 at 5:22 pmAha! I’d never heard on Mantova but Mantua is a whole different ball game – I saw the photos on google where people are looking across the river to the town, bathed in golden light… beautiful 🙂 I’ve wanted to go for ages, so it’s good to know it’s hiding under a different name…
Ishita
February 7, 2017 at 1:13 pmYes the same names for the city. Thank you. It’s lovely indeed! I hope you can visit soon. Xx
davidrpharmer
February 27, 2017 at 11:04 pmLovely pictures. One of the few Italian towns I haven’t been to……….yet. I have to admit I always knew it as Mantua, so something learned. Thanks
Ishita
February 28, 2017 at 7:58 amThanks a lot David 🙂 You must visit
voguishlychic
February 5, 2017 at 10:57 pmGorgeous picture. Now who wouldn’t want to visit Mantova 😍
Ishita
February 6, 2017 at 11:00 amThanks babe. Yes! 🙂 its a chic city
pamelaallegretto
February 5, 2017 at 12:04 amLovely photos!
Ishita
February 5, 2017 at 8:25 pmGrazie 🙂
Tracey O'Brien
February 2, 2017 at 9:40 amYour post makes me yearn to return to Italy. Beautiful photos.
Ishita
February 2, 2017 at 10:12 amThank you Tracey. I think I did my job then 😉
polentaebaccala
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Ishita
February 2, 2017 at 9:19 amThank you so much dear. I will have a link at the link. Have a great day!!
stellalucentellc
February 1, 2017 at 4:14 pmI’ve stayed in Milan so many times, but never have visited Mantova. Now I will! Inspiring photos.
Ishita
February 1, 2017 at 4:17 pmThanks so much 🙂 When do you plan to visit Italy next?
Tanja
February 1, 2017 at 3:04 pmnice!
Ishita
February 1, 2017 at 3:53 pmThank you
Resh Susan @ The Book Satchel
February 1, 2017 at 2:41 pmSuch gorgeous pictures!
Ishita
February 1, 2017 at 2:43 pmThanks so much Resh. Slowly you will love Italy as much as Vicky does 😀
Streets of Nuremberg
February 1, 2017 at 1:29 pmGreat post and images, as usual! Mantova is such an underrated city! Thanks for sharing this! Marcus
Ishita
February 1, 2017 at 1:29 pmThanks for your kind comments, Marcus. It indeed is. What’s your favorite part of the town?
Streets of Nuremberg
February 1, 2017 at 1:53 pmI love the streets around the Piazza delle Erbe with the Rotonda di San Lorenzo. And Sant’Andrea is a spectacular church.
Ishita
February 1, 2017 at 2:01 pmGreat spots. Love the cafes around that area however pricey they may be 🙂
Streets of Nuremberg
February 1, 2017 at 2:06 pmWell, I hold it with the MasterCard commercial 😉 “There are things you can not buy. For everything else there is a MasterCard”…I would kill for an Espresso in one of these cafes right now 🙂
Ishita
February 1, 2017 at 2:07 pmhaha nice one 😀 Yea me too. I am dreaming of it today. My friend who runs VisitMantua.it has a 50% flat off on guided tours in English in Mantua. Amazing deal for februrary
kimberlysullivan
February 1, 2017 at 12:34 pmGorgeous photos! Love Mantova, although I haven’t been back in years. You’re tempting me… : )
Ishita
February 1, 2017 at 1:02 pmHaha that’s the whole point 😉 Thank you!