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Located in Lombardy south of Lake Garda, Mantua is one of the Po Plain's most important art cities. The Gonzaga city surrounded by three artificial lakes impresses with the Palazzo Ducale and Mantegna's Camera degli Sposi. The city of tortelli di zucca is one of Italy's most underrated art cities.

What awaits you

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 31°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: March — a pleasant 15°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
8°
Jan
12°
Feb
15°
Mar
19°
Apr
23°
May
28°
Jun
31°
Jul
31°
Aug
26°
Sep
21°
Oct
13°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
6h
Feb
9h
Mar
10h
Apr
10h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
7h
Oct
6h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
6d
Jan
4d
Feb
7d
Mar
9d
Apr
15d
May
10d
Jun
9d
Jul
7d
Aug
8d
Sep
10d
Oct
9d
Nov
9d
Dec

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Mantua as a Vacation Destination

Mantua is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 31°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
IT