Basilica di Sant'Andrea
A masterpiece by Leon Battista Alberti with a monumental barrel-vaulted nave. Free entry to one of the most influential Renaissance church designs in Italy.
City in Italy
Mantua
3 things to see
Surrounded by three lakes and dominated by the massive Gonzaga Ducal Palace, Mantua feels like a city that forgot to raise its prices. The arcaded squares and lakeside promenades are free to wander, with none of the crowds that swamp nearby Verona, which sits a short, cheap regional train away. Budget travelers eat hearty local plates like risotto alla pilota at neighbourhood trattorias. Spring and early autumn are the calmest, mildest times to visit.
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Lago di Mezzo Viewpoint
The lakeside path around Mantua's three artificial lakes offers free panoramic views of the city skyline rising from the water. Best at sunset when the light hits the palace facades.
Palazzo Ducale
A vast palace complex with over 500 rooms, including Mantegna's famous Camera degli Sposi frescoes. Entry is surprisingly affordable for a site of this caliber.
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