Mantua

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Mantua (Italian: Mantova, Emilian: Mantua) is a world legacy listed city in Lombardy, Italy not far from Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. Because of the power and influence of the Gonzaga family, which used to own the city for over 400 years, Mantua was considered one of the most important cultural cities in the Renaissance and it still maintains a lot of the buildings that made it famous during that period. It was also the city where the composer Claudio Monteverdi premiered his opera L'Orfeo (1607) and the earliest opera that is still regularly performed today.

Mantua was named "Capital of Italian culture 2016".

Travel to Mantua

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Mantua

The nearest airport to Mantua is Valerio Catullo Airport GPS 45.403142,10.905813 located near Verona, on the Brennero's Highway, just 25 minutes away from the city. Other options are Guglielmo Marconi Airport, near Bologna, 1 hour far, and Orio al serio Airport, near Bergamo, reachable in less than 1 hour and half via Highway.
The airport in Verona served by some low-cost airline such as WizzAir (to Bucharest), EasyJet (to London-Gatwich, Paris-Charles de Gaulle) and VoloTea (to Bari, Palermo). Other big carriers such as Alitalia and Lufthansa serve this airport daily.
Airports in Bologna and Bergamo are served by the low-cost carrier Ryanair.

By Rail

The railway line Verona -Modena passes through Mantova train station, located in Piazza Don Leoni. It is also the end of the line of the trains from Monselice and Cremona. Train service for Milan is available everyday, every two hours and it costs €10.75. For Verona the frequency is every 40 minutes and the price is €3.15. Via Verona you can easily reach cities like Venice, Brescia, Trento, Bolzano and via Modena you can reach Parma, Reggio Emilia, Bologna up to all southern cities. If you have to reach Bologna quickly, so you don't want to use the railway line Verona-Modena and change the train, a good idea would be catching the train on the Verona-Bologna line using the Nogara station, 20 minutes away by vehicle from the downtown of Mantua. Regional train services are operated by Trenord and the long distance trains are operated by Trenitalia. The downtown approx. 1 kilometers E from the station.

Travel on a Bus in Mantua

Main bus station is just outside the Train station. APAM S.p.a. offers many buses that connect the whole province with the city. Brescia, Sirmione, Peschiera del Garda, Mirandola are also cities served by this company. To know timetables and fares the easiest way is to use Google Maps which, thanks to a collaboration between Apam and Google, it's very accurate in timetables and routes.

By car

Mantua is crossed by the Autostrada A22 Italia.svg|25px motorway (Autostrada del Brennero), that runs from Modena to Brenner. The best choice to reach the centre is the exit of Mantova Nord, just 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of Piazza Sordello.

Get Around

GPS 45.158|10.79 layer=W

Travel on a Bus in Mantua

APAM S.p.a. manages the bus urban service in town and in the nearby municipalities and it's a good choice to move around the different areas of the city.

Bu car

A large section of the old town is a limited traffic zone (ZTL) and a pass is required to drive in this area, so it is better to park your vehicle in one of the parking areas that surrounds it.

Free parking

• Campo Canoa GPS 45.161778,10.811891
• Piazza Anconetta GPS 45.153021,10.798707
• Piazzale Ragazzi del '99 GPS 45.145098,10.79458}}. Just south of the stadium, not far from Palazzo Te.
• Viale Isonzo GPS 45.147803,10.791983. Close to Palazzo Te.
• Viale Te GPS 45.145732,10.792065}}. Large parking area close to Palazzo Te.

Toll parking

• Lungolago Gonzaga GPS 45.157187,10.799194. Close to Teatro Bibiena.
• Piazza Virgiliana GPS 45.162719,10.796427. Beside the namesake public garden, not far from the Gothic Church.
• Viale Risorgimento GPS 45.149633,10.788433. Close to Palazzo Te and the House of Mantegna.

What to see in Mantua

Andrea Mantegna - The Court of Mantua - detail - The court of Ludovico III Gonzaga, Andrea Mantegna, Camera degli Sposi, St. George castle, 1465-1474 Mantova - Piazza Sordello-notturno - Sordello square by night

• Palazzo Ducale - Ducal Palace - Piazza Sordello, 40 45.1603289, 10.798316 ☎ +39 041 241 1897 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 08:45-19:15 (last admission 18:20); 5 June - 16 October Friday 08:45-20:30 (box office until 19:20) ticket information Corte Vecchia + Castello di S.Giorgio (Bridal Chamber) + Freddi's collection: €13.00; Corte Vecchia only: €7.50 Mantua2 BMK This complex is a marvel of medieval and Renaissance architecture and artistry. It was the home of the Gonzaga family from 1328 to 1707, extended through the period, and including more than 500 rooms. NB: The famous Camera degli Sposi (Bridal Chamber) was reopened in 2015 after it was damaged by a quake (max. 1,500 persons per day).

• Castello di San Giorgio - 45.1608623, 10.7999629 - The castle is a part of the Ducal Palace. It hosts the Museum of modern and contemporary arts.

Gigant - The fall of the Giants, Sala dei Giganti, Palazzo Te

• Palazzo Te - Palazzo del Te - Viale Te, 13 45.1475423, 10.7865572 ☎ +39 0376 323266 Opening Hours: Monday 13:00-18:00, Tuesday - Sunday 09:00-18:00 €9 The "[[w:Palazzo del Te|Palazzo del T", as it used to be called, is a splendid palace in the south end of Mantua, it is an acknowledged masterpiece of the architect Giulio Romano|Giulio Romano. The palace is a fine example of Renaissance implementation of [[w:Villa Suburbana|Villa Suburbana (suburban residence). It is also famous for its grotesque frescos in a mannerist style, which are rare example of secular paintings of that time. The palace also hosts International Centre of Art and Culture]

• Basilica Di Sant'Andrea Piazza Andrea Mantegna 45.159179, 10.794636 or piazza L.B. Alberti - This world-famous church (dating from 1472 onwards) is the work of the architect Leon Battista Alberti, one of the founders of Renaissance architecture.

• Cattedrale di San Pietro apostolo - Duomo - Piazza Sordello 45.1607299, 10.797447 - Built in different architectural styles, from Romanesque, to Renaissance and Baroque.

• Rotonda di San Lorenzo - Street Lawrence's Church - 45.1581463, 10.7946414 Opening Hours: Monday - F: summer 10:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00, winter: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00; Saturday Sunday: 10:00-18:00 free, contributions are welcome Built in the late 11th century. It is the oldest church in the city; restored to its original forms in the early 20th century.

• Palazzo Bonacolsi - Piazza Sordello 45.160050, 10.796553 - 14th-century building by Pinamonte Bonacolsi, a residence of Mantua rulers from 1274 to 1328.

• Palazzo del Broletto - Palazzo del Podestà - Piazza Broletto 45.15867, 10.79528 - 13th-century palace, which houses the commune government in Mantua.

• Palazzo della Ragione - Palatium Novum - Piazza delle Erbe 45.158485, 10.795011 - 14th-century building with portico of the 15th century. It used to be a seat of the Court of Justice and notarial archives.

• Torre dell'Orologio - Clock Tower - 45.1582768, 10.7947406 access from the hall of the Palazzo della Ragione Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00, Saturday Sunday 10:00-19:00 (box office closes 1 hours earlier) €3 Hosts Museo del Tempo (Museum of time).

• Palazzo Valenti Gonzaga - Via Pietro Frattini, 7 45.1535615, 10.7939172 Info-point, ticketing & reservations at Piazza Mantegna, 9/A, across the street from the Tourist Office ☎ +39 3484419954 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Friday only by prior reservation; Saturday Sunday by guided tour 10:00 - 11:00 to 12:00, 15:00 to 16:00 - 17:00 to 18:00 €8 The palace received its Baroque style and decor in 1670.

• Casa della Beata Osanna Andreasi - The house of the Blessed Osanna Andreasi - Via Pietro Frattini, 9 45.1533534, 10.7940245 next to Palazzo Valenti Gonzaga ☎ +39 0376 322297, +39 347 2399114, +39 339 6624824 Opening Hours: Tuesday Friday 10:30-12:30; Thursday 18:00-19:00; daily by appointment free guided tours, contributions are welcome A rare example of an almost intacty preserved 15th-century house, which was a home to the Osanna of Mantua|Blessed Osanna of Mantua. The building in the hands of the Domenican Fraternity

• Palazzo Canossa - Piazza Canossa 45.159847, 10.792658
• Palazzo d'Arco - Piazza d'Arco, 4 45.160745, 10.788947 ☎ +39 0376322242 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 09:30-13:00, 14:30-18:00 (the ticket office closes two hours before) €7, €2 for children under 12, €5 for youth (12-18 years) and visitors in possession of the ticket to the Park Bertone visited on the same day Built in 1784 in neoclassical style. There is a nice garden there. It is also a museum. It is feasible for those who have motor disabilities to use a stair lift crawler to visit the floor of the palace -- please call the museum to alert them of arrival time.

• Torre della Gabbia - Cage Tower - Via Cavour 45.159503, 10.795767 - A symbol of the power of families Bonacolsi and Gonzaga, but it was used a prison from the beginning of the 13th century.

• Pescherie di Giulio Romano - Loggia di Giulio Romano - 45.156236, 10.7928604 - Fishmonger's loggia built by Giulio Romano.

• Casa di Giulio Romano - via Poma, 18 45.1539473, 10.7878232 - House (built in 1544) of Giulio Romano and the architect of Palazzo Te, he also designed the interior of Duomo.

• Casa di Giovan Boniforte da Concorezzo - Casa del Mercante - Piazza Erbe, 26 45.1583884, 10.7941478 at the junction of Piazza Erbe and Piazza Mantegna - The building (built in 1455) features a striking facade with decorations of Venetian style.

• Casa del Cappellaio - Domus mercati or Casa del mercato or La casa dipinta - Piazza Marconi, 13 45.158292, 10.7936677 - A frescoed (attributed to the school of Andrea Mantegna) Renaissance house built in 1462.

• Casa del Mantegna - 45.15136, 10.78791 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00-12:30, 15:00-18:00 During exhibitions €2–5, otherwise - free Built in 1476 and the building's external walls are square in plan with a circular court. It is used for temporary exhibitions.

• Teatro Scientifico del Bibiena - "scientific" theatre - Via Accademia 47 45.157925, 10.7981792 please contact infopoint at Casa del Rigoletto ☎ +39 0376 327653 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 09:30-12:30, 15:00-18:00 €2 Teatro Bibiena|Opened in 1769, it is an interesting example of a theatrical interior design of the 2nd half of the 18th century.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Mantua

• Go to the museums:

• Palazzo San Sebastiano - Civic Museum - Largo XXIV Maggio, 12 45.1503572, 10.7868361 ☎ +39 0376-367087 Opening Hours: Monday 13:00–18:00, Tuesday - Sunday 09:00–18:00 €2.50
• Museo Tazio Nuvolari - 45.1525022, 10.7905269 - Dedicated to a memory of Tazio Nuvolari, a famous vehicle racer.

• Galleria Arte e Arti - The Art Heritage of the Chamber of Commerce - via Calvi 28 45.157333, 10.794239 ☎ +39 0376 234232, +39 0376 234286
• Take a boat trip on the lakes and rivers around Mantua.

Halal Food

• Pizzeria Ristorante Europa - Via Saverio Bettinelli, 14 - GPS: 45.158152, 10.7825795 next building on the left from the station ☎ +39 0376 363238 - A convenient place to have a pizza while you're waiting for a train. There are some tables at the back court yard.

• Doolin Irish Pub - Via Giovanni Zambelli, 8 45.164211, 10.79344 close to Piazza Virgiliana ☎ +39 0376 362563 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 18:30-01:00; Friday - Saturday 18:30-02:00; Sunday 18:30-00:00 This pub has become a true institution in town due to the quality of the drinks and the dishes served. Here you will find cocktails and excellent burgers.

• Il Gallone - Via Leon D'Oro, 13 45.159351, 10.795086 In front of Piazza Broletto ☎ +39 333 433 4682 Opening Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 18:30-01:30 An incredible selection of original cocktails in a small club in the heart of the historic centre.

• Zanzara - Giardini Barbato 45.164192, 10.788191 Waterfront of Lago Superiore ☎ +39 348 738 9659 Opening Hours: 10:00-00:00 Low-range Enjoy a stunning view of the sunset over the lake while drinking a good cocktail. This place usually offers evenings of music and small artistic events.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Mantua

Mantua - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Mantua, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Mantua. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Mantua and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Mantua. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Mantua. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMantua: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Mantua.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Mantua: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Mantua, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Mantua.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Mantua, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Mantua, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Mantua and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Mantua, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Mantua, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Mantua without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Mantua is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Mantua.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• ABC Hotel - Piazza Don Leoni 25/27 45.158293, 10.783465 10 minutes far from the downtown ☎ +39 0376-322329 +39 0376-310303 3-star hotel in front of the train station. Clean rooms, nice furniture and surprisingly good breakfast. Bicycle renting is available and there is free WiFi. Expect to pay around €15 for parking.

• Albergo Bianchi Stazione - Piazza Don Leoni, 24 45.15832, 10.783526 10 minutes from downtown ☎ +39 0376 326465 +39 0376-321504 3-star hotel just in front of the train station. Tourist information available.

• Corte Chiara - Strada Tezze, 1 - 46047 Porto Mantovano (MN) 45.194306, 10.779521Just on the outskirts of Mantua to the north (3.5 kilometers) ☎ +39 0376 390804 +39 0376 390804 From €30 single room and €60 double room. This agritourist camp offers both affordable rooms and camping sites to pitch a tent. Super friendly owners/staff, nice food, horse riding available.

• Hotel Italia - Piazza Cavallotti, 8 45.157351, 10.78948 ☎ +39 0376 322609 Checkout: 11:00 from €60 Though it looks a bit ugly from the outside and the rooms are quite ok. An ok breakfast buffet is included in the price. There seems to be a curfew of some kind during the week but the nice nightwatchman might allow exceptions.

• Hotel Casa Poli - Corso Garibaldi, 32 45.151718, 10.796191 ☎ +39 0376 288170 +39 0376 362766 Expensive Elegant atmosphere, minimalist design and quality services.

Cope in Mantua

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• IAT Mantova - Tourist office - Piazza Mantegna, 6 45.1585511, 10.7943678 ☎ +39 0376 432432 Opening Hours: April - September: Monday to Friday 09:00-13:30, 14:30-18:00, Saturday 09:00-18:00, Sunday 09:00-13:00; October - Mar: Monday to Friday 09:00-13:30, 14:30-17:00; Saturday Sunday 09:00-17:00 Mantova - Palazzo Cervetta -

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• InfoPoint Rigoletto - Piazza Sordello, 23 45.1612481, 10.7982597 Casa del Rigoletto ☎ +39 0376 288208 Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-19:00

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• Sabbioneta – a Renaissance ideal town. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site on par with Mantua.
• Castel Goffredo – one of the capitals of the states of the Gonzaga.
• Lake Garda – is at an easy reach by a direct bus 46 to Peschiera del Garda (take off at Piazza Bettelloni). From where you can take a ferry to the other destinations around the lake. Adventurous ones could take a bike ride right up to Peschiera along the Peschiera del Garda#Mincio Cycleway|Mincio Cycleway.

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