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Mantua Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

Italian comune and city

About Mantua

Mantua was where the composer Claudio Monteverdi premiered his operaL'Orfeo(1607), the earliest opera that is still regularly performed. Mantua was named "Capital of Italian culture 2016". In 2022, it had a population of 49,000.

Top Attractions in Mantua

Explore the best things to see and do in Mantua:

  • Basilica Di Sant'Andrea
  • Casa del Cappellaio
  • Casa della Beata Osanna Andreasi
  • Casa del Mantegna
  • Casa di Giovan Boniforte da Concorezzo
  • Casa di Giulio Romano
  • Castello di San Giorgio
  • Cattedrale di San Pietro apostolo

Where to Eat in Mantua

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Pizzeria Ristorante Europa

Where to Stay in Mantua

  • 🏨ABC Hotel
  • 🏨Corte Chiara
  • 🏨Hotel Broletto
  • 🏨Hotel Casa Poli
  • 🏨Hotel Italia
  • 🏨Hotel Rechigi

Mantua Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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