Mantova, quiet and beautiful city in Lombardy, hides behind an elegant facade its treasures.
The city was the center of the noble Gonzaga family power, the most important of the Middle Ages in Italy until 700. The Dukes, in order to show their power and their wealth, embellished Mantova and enriched it with palaces and monuments, giving the city its refined taste.
In particular, Palazzo Te and Palazzo Ducale are not to be missed, recognized in 2008 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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