Mantua a Complete Guide
Mantova (Mantua), the capital of Matilde di Canossa and of the Gonzaga family, is an enchanted island surrounded by three lakes formed by the Mincio. The monumental scenography of the Gonzaga period, the marvelous frescoes of the Mantegna family, the splendid inventions of Giulio Romano in the Tea Palace, the churches; the patrician houses narrate the history. This is a guide to the art city of Mantua, for a visit lasting one, two, three or more days. There are extensive descriptions and color photos of the attractions: museums, churches, piazzas. There are descriptions on how to get to Mantua, by train, by driving or flying to the city. The guide is divided in sections covering short visits to the ""must see"" attractions and an itinerary for a multi-day complete visit to all the attractions available.
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Mantua a Complete Guide
Mantova (Mantua), the capital of Matilde di Canossa and of the Gonzaga family, is an enchanted island surrounded by three lakes formed by the Mincio. The monumental scenography of the Gonzaga period, the marvelous frescoes of the Mantegna family, the splendid inventions of Giulio Romano in the Tea Palace, the churches; the patrician houses narrate the history. This is a guide to the art city of Mantua, for a visit lasting one, two, three or more days. There are extensive descriptions and color photos of the attractions: museums, churches, piazzas. There are descriptions on how to get to Mantua, by train, by driving or flying to the city. The guide is divided in sections covering short visits to the ""must see"" attractions and an itinerary for a multi-day complete visit to all the attractions available.
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Mantua a Complete Guide

Mantua a Complete Guide

by Enrico Massetti
Mantua a Complete Guide

Mantua a Complete Guide

by Enrico Massetti

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Mantova (Mantua), the capital of Matilde di Canossa and of the Gonzaga family, is an enchanted island surrounded by three lakes formed by the Mincio. The monumental scenography of the Gonzaga period, the marvelous frescoes of the Mantegna family, the splendid inventions of Giulio Romano in the Tea Palace, the churches; the patrician houses narrate the history. This is a guide to the art city of Mantua, for a visit lasting one, two, three or more days. There are extensive descriptions and color photos of the attractions: museums, churches, piazzas. There are descriptions on how to get to Mantua, by train, by driving or flying to the city. The guide is divided in sections covering short visits to the ""must see"" attractions and an itinerary for a multi-day complete visit to all the attractions available.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781329180246
Publisher: Lulu.com
Publication date: 06/03/2015
Pages: 62
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.15(d)

About the Author

Enrico Massetti was born in Milano. Now he lives in Washington DC, USA, but he regularly visit his hometown, and enjoys going around all the places in his home country.

Enrico can be reached at enricomassetti@msn.com.
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