Mantova, a jewel surrounded by lakes

Embraced by three lakes, it boasts a jaw-dropping skyline and charming historic center thanks to the Gonzaga. Mozart was left marveled. From the Laghi di Mezzo, Inferiore, and Superiore, the Mincio River hugs the city as the domes of Palazzo Ducale beckons visitors from afar. A world apart. The Gonzaga designed the city together with some of the greatest artists at the time. Palazzo Te, just outside the city center, was the leisurely estate signed by architect Giulio Romano. To the great painter Andrea Mantegna, Ludovico II commissioned a fresco within the Palazzo Ducale to celebrate his dynasty. The Camera degli Sposi was unveiled 9 years later and remains a true masterpiece worth a visit to the city alone. #momentsmission #romanticgetaway #travelinspiration #unforgettableexperiences #scenicspotguide #urbanexplorer