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Mantua (Mantova)

Mantua has a beautiful old historic centre with most of the attractions centred around Piazzas Erbe and Sordello. The city has several palaces as well as the usual assortment of churches although the main attraction is the immense Palazzo Ducale with its 450 rooms and numerous courtyards.

Practical information

Mantua Tourist Information Centre

Piazza Andrea Mantegna 6, Mantua
Tel (0376) 328 253

Coming & going

Mantua is easily accessible by train and within day-tripping distance from Milan, Bologna, Parma, Verona and Padua. The station is about a kilometre west of the centre.

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