Mantova is noted for its significant role in the history of opera, and the city is known for its architectural treasures and artifacts, elegant palaces or palazzi, and its medieval and Renaissance cityscape. It is also the town where Romeo was banished to in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Mantova is surrounded on three sides by artificial lakes created during the 12th century. These receive the waters from the Mincio, which descend from Lake Garda.
CITY BREAKS |>agoraresidenza, Mantova: City of Art B&B - in the historic centre. |>bebarmellino, Mantova: City of Art B&B - historic centre. |>casasandomenico, Mantova: City of Art B&B - in the historic centre. |>corteposta, Mantova: City of Art B&B - in the outskirts just 10 mins away by bicycle. |>lacasadimargherita, Mantova: City of Art B&B - in the historic centre.
COUNTRYSIDE BREAKS |>locandamatilda, Castelletto Borgo: Countryside B&B with pool - just 5kms from Mantova. |>cortelezagare, Marmirolo: Countryside B&B - Guided or self-guided bike excursions. |>corteonida, Volta Mantovana: Countryside Agriturismo (BnB & s/c apts.) with pool - between Mantova and Lake Garda. |>bedandbreakfastcamaddalena, Villafranca di Verona: Countryside B&B with pool. |>cortebertoia, San Benedetto Po: Countryside B&B - along the river Po.
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Palazzo Te, Palazzo Ducale, Basilica of Sant'Andrea, Duomo.
An annual survey of Legambiente (an ecologist movement of Italy) in 2005 declared Mantua the most liveable city of the country. The study was based on levels of pollution, quality of life, traffic of cars, and public transportation, among other criteria.
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Mantua is a city in Lombardy, Italy and capital of the province of the same name. Mantua is surrounded on three sides by artificial lakes created during the 12th century.[1] These receive the waters from the Mincio, which descend from Lake Garda. The three lakes are called Lago Superiore, Lago di Mezzo, and Lago Inferiore ("Superior", "Middle," and "Inferior" Lakes).[2] A fourth lake, Lake Pajolo, which once completed a defensive water ring of the city, dried up at the end of the 18th century. Mantua is mentioned in William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet. In this Romeo is sent into exile for killing Tybalt Capulet in a swordfight. Romeo subsequently leaves Mantua and returns to Verona when he hears his love, Juliet, has died. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mantova.
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- send us an email with details and we'll consider adding it
to our list - web@xtrallusion.com 3. The hotels, 'alberghi', 'agriturismi' and self-catered accommodation recommended
for this holiday destination have been included in our selection of 'SHORT
BREAK' holidays in Italy as a result of us personally choosing them for their
mix of charm, price, quality and location. These short break stays are intended
for those wanting to simply 'get away' and relax somewhere special for a
days. 4. by-TRAIN holidays: fly to the recommended airport
and take a train to the place you will be staying for your Short
Break. Airport transfer times are generally less than 1 hour
by train.
5. WE-MEETU holidays: fly to the recommended airport
where we will meet you on your arrival at the nearest airport
or mainline railway station, and take you to your hotel either
by car or mini-bus.
6. SELF-DRIVE holidays: these short-breaks are typically
in places that are not served by regular public transport or
areas deserving further independent exploration under your own
steam. Therefore, we thoroughly recommend that you arrange car-hire
at your point of arrival in Italy, or use your own car if driving
down.
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