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Unusual Attractions in Mantua

Lovers of Valdaro

A young Italian couple has been locked in an embrace for over 6,000 years.

Sala dei Giganti (Chamber of the Giants)

A room filled with frescos that make it seem like the walls are crumbling down while giants die in despair.

Basilica di Sant'Andrea

It took more than 300 years to build this church, which is home to two sacred vessels believed to hold the blood of Christ.

Rotonda di San Lorenzo

The oldest church in Mantua was buried for centuries under the facades of other structures.

Isola dei Fiori di Loto (Lotus Island)

In Lago Superiore, the largest expanse of lotus flowers outside of Asia is hard to miss.

Sant'Andrea's Hare

A hidden bas-relief of a hare on a church main portal that brings good luck to the ones who find it.

Villa La Favorita

The remains of the last Gonzaga villa, a luxurious palace built in spite of an economic crisis.

Mantua Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Pietro)

The seat of the Mantua bishop holds many secrets within its walls.

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