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Mantova

Mantova (or Mantua) is a city in northern Italy. Mantova is in the Lombardy Region. It has a population of 48,103 people. The Etruscans founded the city, Today, Mantua is one of the biggest markets for agricultural products in northern Italy. Vergil was born in a small village near Mantua.

Mantua was named "Capital of the Italian culture 2016".

Twin cities

Azuchi, Japan, 2005
Madison, United States, 2001
Weingarten, Germany, 1998
Pushkin, Russia, 1993
Charleville-Mézières, France, 1963

Nevers, France, 1963
Hyderabad, India
Oradea, Romania
Vitória, Brazil

Images for kids

Expulsion of the Bonacolsi in 1328, scene of Piazza Sordello, canvas of Domenico Morone.
Ludovico Gonzaga receiving the news of his son Francesco being created a cardinal, fresco by Andrea Mantegna in the Stanza degli Sposi of Palazzo Ducale.
Palazzo Te.
Piazza Sordello.
Piazza delle Erbe.
Museum Francesco Gonzaga.
Baldassare Castiglione by Raphael at Louvre-Lens.
Tazio Nuvolari

See also

In Spanish: Mantua para niños

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