Mantova (Mantua in English), Italy

I was here only by accident. Originally, I had booked a bike/barge trip out of Venice that ended in Mantova. After I had booked a Mantova and following reservations based on this bike trip, I learned I was not booked on the trip and there was no room for me on it.

Arrivederci Vinezia

Traveling heavy

So, on to Mantova - and I am so glad that I did! I would have preferred another day or so here instead of Venice.

Hello Mantova Good-bye Venice

Mantova Central Park

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Thursday Market in the plaza

Rooftops at twilight

I met Paola Berto through Couch Sufing. She took me on a tour of a museum and then to her home in the country where she prepared risoto and pears with gorgonzola.

Beautiful Paola at her beautiful casa

Park at Palazzo Te

I rented a bike and rode all around the town. Cars! - had not seen or heard any for a week while I was in Venice.
I stayed at the Casa Museo Palazzo Valenti Gonzaga.

Signori Linardi

Signor Linardi