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Mantua

A Renaissance court city ringed by lakes, with the Gonzaga palaces, Mantegna's painted bridal chamber and the playful Palazzo Te.

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Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Mantua is being written. It's on the Northwest Italy list as If You're Nearby.

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Nature · Lakes

Lake Garda

Lombardy and Veneto
About 34 miles away

Italy's largest lake, with Sirmione's castle and Malcesine's cable car up Monte Baldo.

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Cities · UNESCO

Venice

Veneto
About 78 miles away

A city of canals and palaces on a lagoon, with St. Mark's and the Grand Canal.

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Beaches · UNESCO

Cinque Terre

Liguria
About 89 miles away

Five colorful fishing villages on the Ligurian cliffs, linked by trails and a train.

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Northwest Italy

Milan, the Lakes and the Cinque Terre coast.

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