Mantua in 2 Days: Ducal Palace, Palazzo Te & Lakeside Walks
A complete 2-day itinerary in Mantua: Ducal Palace, Palazzo Te, lakeside walks, pumpkin tortelli and the quiet Gonzaga magic most tours skip.
Travel guide to Mantova
Everything you need to visit Mantova: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
Where to stay in Mantua: Renaissance nights between lakes and Gonzaga palaces
Complete guide to accommodation in Mantua: from boutique hotels in historic palazzi to lakeside B&Bs and farmstays in the Mincio countryside.
Where to Eat in Mantua: Gonzaga Court Cuisine, Pumpkin Tortelli and the Taste of the Po Valley
Mantua holds one of Italy's most original cuisines — sweet and savoury entwined, noble and peasant at once. A guide to eating here properly.
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