Mantua, Italy, walking tour with Local Guide

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Mantua is the perfect Italian city and makes a great place to visit. Famous for its architectural treasures, elegant palaces and the medieval and Renaissance cityscapes.
00:00 intro
1:16 guide intro
2:03 walking tour begins
3:16 Piazza Sordello
3:44 Mantua map
4:24 into Old Town
5:21 main piazza
6:48 three piazzas
8:31 passeggiata
8:47 cat walk
9:11 Scaravelli bakery
9:56 Piazza Erbe
10:12 Rotunda and Tower
12:33 Basilica of Sant'Andrea
15:12 Italy lifestyle
17:00 Piazza Alberti
18:20 Piazza Canossa
19:08 Piazza Virgiliana
19:36 Palazzo D’Arco
19:53 walk to Rio
21:14 Loggia delle Pescherie
22:01 Via di Orefici
24:11 walking tips
24:30 Porto Catena
25:29 Teatro Bibiena
26:13 Piazza Sordello
28:03 Duke's Palace
29:45 Cathedral
29:56 Bishop's Palace
31:36 Tower of the Cage
32:34 history
33:05 conclusion
Mantua's compact historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site with a dense concentration of historic buildings, some of which date back to the Middle Ages, and others reflect the strong Renaissance tradition of town planning.
These historic sites are so close together, concentrated around three adjacent piazzas, making it very easy to see a lot in a short period of time with a minimal amount of walking. Located in the Lombardy region in the north of Italy, even though Mantua is inland, it's surrounded by water including three lakes and a canal, with a green park along the lakeshore, as you'll see more of later.
This is the ideal city for discovering on foot where it is so easy to get around while exploring these endlessly fascinating sites. This visit is extra special because you will be enjoying a walking tour with a local expert, Giacomo Cecchin.

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@2O2K Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the great video on Mantova! Wish I watched it before my trip there just 10 days ago. Mantova is such a wonderful small town filled with history and beautiful views…❤❤❤

@user-oe9wf6tw7n Ай бұрын

MANTUA YOU ARE A DREAM.MANTUA YOU ARE A LEGEND❤❤❤

@danohanlon8316 20 күн бұрын

We having been to Italy many times, my wife and I have travelled all over-the northern half, anyway. We hope to live long enough to get south, someday; but there is soooo much to see up north, 1:50 especially. Anyway, this year we will be spending time in Mantova-and right away I can see from this really very good video that when the guide says, “Mantova is just like telling all the history of Italy in a nutshell,” He’s not kidding. I’ve been told Mantova is called “the Florence of the North” but what prospective visitors might not realise yet is (and again, quite obvious from this video) that Mantova looks just as if some giant had taken Florence, Bologna, and Venice, and kneaded them perfectly together. Stunning blend! We can’t wait!

@denniscallan 20 күн бұрын

Hi Dan, Thanks for that comment, you are going to love it!

@juliepomp5843 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the amazing tour. My daughter and son-in-law are currently in Mantua. It's nice to see what they're enjoying. I plan to rewatch on my TV. I love Italy and have had the pleasure of visiting twice.

@francescorizzato8155 Жыл бұрын

I am Italian and I live in Mantova ( in a small Village near the Town). The atmosphere of the city is unic, expecially early in the morning or late in the evening (or in winter with the fog) when there is no one on the streets and you feel like the owner of the Town. My favorite Place Is the back of Palazzo Ducale: it seems a journey through the time. Another "place of the heart" is the lake at "Belfiore" district: a beautiful Place in the nature for walking with my dog or for fishing. By by from Mantova 😄👋👋

@denniscallan Жыл бұрын

Nice to hear from a local, thanks.

@andreiacorreamaimone518 Жыл бұрын

Oi Francesco eu sou descendente de italiano por parte de pai meu bisavô Antonio Maimone veio de Sicília bela cidade, eu achei interessante porque atualmente o governo ou prefeito de Mantua está oferecendo uma ajuda de custo para imigrantes de outros países morar e trabalhar na cidade. Pois com as novas indústrias sendo inauguradas tem a possibilidade de empregar jovens.

@andreiacorreamaimone518 Жыл бұрын

Eu necessariamente estou me preparando financeiramente pra mim fazer a minha cidadania e morar em um lugar parecido com mantua, quem sabe seja o local perfeito.

@denniscallan Жыл бұрын

@@andreiacorreamaimone518 google translate i Francesco I am of Italian descent on my father's side my great grandfather Antonio Maimone came from Sicily beautiful city, I found it interesting because currently the government or mayor of Mantua is offering an allowance for immigrants from other countries to live and work in the city. Because with the new industries being inaugurated, there is the possibility of employing young people.

@francescorizzato8155 Жыл бұрын

@@denniscallan Hello, I did not know about this information, I found some news here. From what I've read, it's a one-year bonus for anyone who moves to the city. In fact, the city has greatly decreased its residents due to the lack of work and the closure of many shops. It doesn't seem easy to get the bonus, there will be a call for tenders. In fact, there are few job opportunities in Mantua, and the city, although beautiful, is small and offers few opportunities. Many companies are in crisis.

@itsmetaran Жыл бұрын

What a fabulous place with fascinating history! Thanks for posting it.

@denniscallan Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. and thanks for the comment.

@pbsindhu5809 3 ай бұрын

Hi sir how come to Italy easily 1 yr domestic work can you knowledge us.

@hilarysingleton565 Жыл бұрын

What a historic and beautiful town. Thank you so much for the informative guided walk. Next time I'm in Italy I will visit.

@denniscallan Жыл бұрын

Mantua is definitely worth visiting!

@MassimilianoBoschini Жыл бұрын

Very cool ❤

@gerhenry7127 3 ай бұрын

Stayed in borghetto and cycled to this town along the river mincio many times last summer, beautiful place

@sunilpatel217 Жыл бұрын

WOW. Fantastic place and video.

@denniscallan Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@michaelvainer3350 Жыл бұрын

In the best way possible !

@McIsela Жыл бұрын

❤ your videos

@walkinginiran. Жыл бұрын

Hello my friend It was fantastic Thankful👍🙏

@denniscallan Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks.

@walkinginiran. Жыл бұрын

@@denniscallan 🥰

@suj3919 Жыл бұрын

Thanks WOW

@flaeuro Жыл бұрын

👌👌👍

@BalwinderSingh-yg8xu 10 ай бұрын

Hello sir nice vedio sir i am not english sir my one question sir poppy followers agriculture in mantua.

@milamcdonald716 Жыл бұрын

We are coming to Italy in October. I wonder if we can hire him for our walking tour and how to contact him. Thanks.

@danohanlon8316 20 күн бұрын

Hint for visitors to (anywhere, really, in) Italy: how to find the best balance of good food and keen prices: find out where the priests eat. They know!

@denniscallan 20 күн бұрын

Yeah, but be careful about over consumption of wine if you follow them too closely!