Mantua, Italy, walking tour with Local Guide

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
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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.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 35

  • @2O2K
    @2O2K Місяць тому

    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…❤❤❤

  • @danohanlon8316
    @danohanlon8316 26 днів тому

    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
      @denniscallan  26 днів тому +1

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

  • @user-oe9wf6tw7n
    @user-oe9wf6tw7n Місяць тому

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

  • @francescorizzato8155
    @francescorizzato8155 Рік тому +6

    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
      @denniscallan  Рік тому +1

      Nice to hear from a local, thanks.

    • @andreiacorreamaimone518
      @andreiacorreamaimone518 Рік тому

      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
      @andreiacorreamaimone518 Рік тому

      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
      @denniscallan  Рік тому

      @@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
      @francescorizzato8155 Рік тому

      @@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.

  • @juliepomp5843
    @juliepomp5843 8 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @itsmetaran
    @itsmetaran Рік тому +3

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

    • @denniscallan
      @denniscallan  Рік тому

      You are so welcome. and thanks for the comment.

    • @pbsindhu5809
      @pbsindhu5809 3 місяці тому

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

  • @hilarysingleton565
    @hilarysingleton565 Рік тому +1

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

  • @gerhenry7127
    @gerhenry7127 3 місяці тому

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

  • @MassimilianoBoschini
    @MassimilianoBoschini Рік тому +2

    Very cool ❤

  • @sunilpatel217
    @sunilpatel217 Рік тому +2

    WOW. Fantastic place and video.

  • @McIsela
    @McIsela Рік тому +2

    ❤ your videos

  • @michaelvainer3350
    @michaelvainer3350 Рік тому +1

    In the best way possible !

  • @walkinginiran.
    @walkinginiran. Рік тому +1

    Hello my friend
    It was fantastic
    Thankful👍🙏

  • @suj3919
    @suj3919 Рік тому +1

    Thanks WOW

  • @flaeuro
    @flaeuro Рік тому +2

    👌👌👍

  • @BalwinderSingh-yg8xu
    @BalwinderSingh-yg8xu 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @milamcdonald716
    @milamcdonald716 Рік тому +1

    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
    @danohanlon8316 26 днів тому

    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
      @denniscallan  26 днів тому

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

  • @mohammedkhorshedalam6622
    @mohammedkhorshedalam6622 Рік тому +1

    Mohammed Khorshed Alam ♥ I like Mantova ♥

  • @IM-Traveltheworld
    @IM-Traveltheworld 5 місяців тому

    Hi, thanks for the great videos. I'll be in Mantova soon, and I'd like to have a tour guide. How can i contact Giacomo? Thanks

    • @denniscallan
      @denniscallan  5 місяців тому +1

      Giacomo is a local intellectual and television host, not a tour guide. He was with me as a special favor. Contact the tourist office for guides.

    • @IM-Traveltheworld
      @IM-Traveltheworld 5 місяців тому

      @@denniscallan thank you for the clarification