Mantova

Panoramic view of Mantova, Lombardy

Piazza Castello and Palazzo Ducale in Mantova

Saint Peter Cathedral in Mantova

Palazzo Bonacolsi and Palazzo Vescovile, part of the Mantova's historical center

Mantova is a town in Lombardy, capital of the province of the same name. In 2016, Mantua became Italian Capital of Culture, as chosen by the Italian Government on 27 October 2015. In 2017, Mantua will also be European Capital of Gastronomy, included in the Eastern Lombardy District. In 2007, Mantua's centro storico (old town) and Sabbioneta were declared by UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site. Mantua's historic power and influence under the Gonzaga family has made it one of the main artistic, cultural, and especially musical hubs of Northern Italy and the country as a whole. It is the place where the composer Monteverdi premiered his opera L'Orfeo and where Romeo was banished in Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.

Lombardy Highlights

Style & Design

Meet the Italian Man Behind the Million Dollar Banana

Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan rocked the art world in 2019 with “Comedian,” an installation of a banana duct-taped to a wall. The work will hit Sotheby’s auction block in November.

Style & Design

How to Savor Milan Like an Off-Duty Fashion Insider

When in Milan, do as the fashionistas do. As Milan Fashion Week gets underway, here’s our guide to some of the most stylish spots to enjoy year-round, beloved by industry insiders but open to all.

Culture

When Pablo Picasso Found Himself in Italy

In 1917, Picasso traveled to Italy for a job. He left with a fiancée and a new artistic lease on life. Ahead of two exhibitions in Lombardy, we explore the impact Italy had on the artist.

Travel

Milan’s Linate Airport Pioneers Facial Recognition Technology on Italian Turf

The airport security facial recognition technology dubbed “FaceBoarding” debuted in Italy at Milan’s Linate Airport earlier this month, marking a new frontier in Italian travel expediency.

Food & Drink

Keep Calm and Carry a Cone: Where to Eat Gelato in Milan, Day or Night

A minor “meltdown” occurred in Milan when a proposed city ordinance targeting late-night noise appeared to restrict gelato sales. Officials have since clarified the decree’s scope — and Italy Magazine, the dessert scoop.

What you can't miss in Lombardy

Where is Mantova

Top Experiences in Lombardy

Best places to stay in Lombardy

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Villa in Gonzaga

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Recipes From Lombardy

Recipes

Pasta Rasa: “Grated” Pasta Soup

Try this hearty soup with quick grated pasta for a super-easy cold-weather comfort food.

Recipes

This Pumpkin Pasta Puts a Time-Saving Spin on a Mantuan Tradition

In this savory autumnal recipe, Mantua’s traditional tortelli di zucca filling of roasted pumpkin, cheese and spices is used instead as a free-form pasta sauce.

Recipes

La Veneziana: The Classic Sweet Italian Breakfast

A yeasty roll, filled with just the right amount of vanilla pastry cream, this not-too-sweet brioche is a classic Italian breakfast treat.

Recipes

Cotoletta alla Milanese

A classic veal chop Milano style!

Recipes

Pumpkin Ravioli or Tortelli

Tortelli o Ravioli di Zucca

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