About Mantova - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

Town roots are similar to those of many Italian cities founded by the Etruscans and inhabited by Cenomani (population Gaelic), developed by the Romans as a military colony.

In Mantova was born Virgil, one of the largest ancient poets. In the seventh century it was part of the Lombard and X suffered a first century urban reorganization made by the Canossa family. Countess Matilde di Canossa Sea, one of the most powerful women in the European Middle Ages, ruled a vast territory that included Lombardy, Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.

The flourishing period started when he came to power Gonzaga family and lasted nearly 300 years (1328-1707). The revolt led by Gonzaga (a family of humble origins peasant, whose name was Corradi and coming from small rural settlement Gonzaga), removed from office family Bonacolsi and Mantova has become one of the major courts of Europe renaissance that has attracted artists Andrea Mantegna, Leon Battista Alberti, Giulio Romano, Pisanello and others.

The first of Gonzaga was Luigi (Louis). During domination richest families Gonzaga, Mantova was able to exchange benefits both the Republic of Venice and Papacy. Mantovani Council decided in 1459 a new expedition against the Turks in the Ottoman Empire crusaders who approached Constantinople. The blooming period is followed by the Gonzaga family possession of the period of Austro-Hungarian Empire until 1866 when the city was attached to the new Italian kingdom.


Mantova | Mantua is located east of Milan and southeast of Venice on the river Mincio, and is surrounded by three artificial lakes created in the twelfth century: Lago Superiore, Lago di Mezzo and Lago Inferiore

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Antica Dimora, Mantova

Antica Dimora

Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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    Hotel Mantegna, Mantova

    Hotel Mantegna

    Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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      6 Porte Guesthouse, Mantova

      6 Porte Guesthouse

      Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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        Hotel Casa Poli, Mantova

        Hotel Casa Poli

        Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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          Italia, Mantova

          Italia

          Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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            Best Western Cristallo, Mantova

            Best Western Cristallo

            Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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            Hotel La Favorita, Mantova

            Hotel La Favorita

            Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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            Albergo Bianchi Stazione, Mantova

            Albergo Bianchi Stazione

            Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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            Dei Gonzaga, Mantova

            Dei Gonzaga

            Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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              Hotel Dante Residence, Mantova

              Hotel Dante Residence

              Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                Rechigi Hotel, Mantova

                Rechigi Hotel

                Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                  Mantova Residence, Mantova

                  Mantova Residence

                  Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                    Hotel Broletto, Mantova

                    Hotel Broletto

                    Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                      Agriturismo Corte Acconi, Mantova

                      Agriturismo Corte Acconi

                      Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                        Residenza Accademia, Mantova

                        Residenza Accademia

                        Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                          B B Hotel Mantova, Mantova

                          B B Hotel Mantova

                          Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                          Agorà Residenza, Mantova

                          Agorà Residenza

                          Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                            Hotel Mantegna Stazione, Mantova

                            Hotel Mantegna Stazione

                            Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                              Amamantua, Mantova

                              Amamantua

                              Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                                Hotel Rigoletto, Mantova

                                Hotel Rigoletto

                                Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                                Hotel Apollo, Mantova

                                Hotel Apollo

                                Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                                  Libenter, Mantova

                                  Libenter

                                  Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                                    Agriturismo Beatilla, Mantova

                                    Agriturismo Beatilla

                                    Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                                      Vista Residence, Mantova

                                      Vista Residence

                                      Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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                                        Hotel Eden, Mantova

                                        Hotel Eden

                                        Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

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