Historical and Artistic Guide of Mantua and Its Province
Author : Giuseppe Amadei
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File Size : 18,66 MB
Release : 1979
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Author : Giuseppe Amadei
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Page : pages
File Size : 18,66 MB
Release : 1979
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Publisher : Touring Editore
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 30,49 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9788836534807
Author : Ercolano Marani
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Page : 110 pages
File Size : 38,11 MB
Release : 196?
Category : Architecture
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Author : Enrico Massetti
Publisher : Enrico Massetti Publishing
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 46,64 MB
Release : 2021-05-23
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1312926449
Mantova (Mantua), the capital of Matilde di Canossa and the Gonzaga family, is an enchanted island surrounded by three lakes formed by the Mincio. The impressive scenography of the Gonzaga period, the marvelous frescoes of the Mantegna family, the fabulous inventions of Giulio Romano in the Tea Palace, the churches, the patrician houses narrate the history. A few kilometers from Mantova, we can admire the beautiful Sanctuary of the Beata Vergine alle Grazie, the Benedictine Abbey of Polirone, in San Benedetto Po, the small village parishes, and the old courts. Mirage in the fertile countryside is Sabbioneta, the "small Athens" of Vespasiano Gonzaga. Mantova history According to legend, the town was founded by the soothsayer Manto when he fled from Thebes; Mantua enters history with the Etruscans. It goes from Roman rule to the barbarian invasions until around 1000 A.D. it becomes part of the feudal dominions of the Canossa. It becomes a free commune in the XII and XIII centuries, continuing to grow while the unhealthy marsh by which it is surrounded is drained and reclaimed. In 1237 Pinamonte Bonacolsi came to power and consolidated its economic prosperity until 1328 when control passes to Luigi Gonzaga, founder of the dynasty to which Mantua owes most of its artistic beauty. In fact, under Gonzaga's rule, Mantua becomes notably more critical politically, enjoys economic prosperity, and is acknowledged as a primary center of culture and Renaissance art. The family residence soon becomes one of the largest and most magnificent palaces in Europe. This is a guide to the art city of Mantua for a visit lasting one, two, three, or more days. Includes a visit to the towns of Sabbioneta and Castellaro Lagusello, and a description of the Flora and Fauna of Mantua Lakes. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions: museums, churches, piazzas. There are descriptions of how to get to Mantua by train, driving, or flying to the city. The guide is divided into sections covering short visits to the "must-see" attractions and an itinerary for a multi-day complete stop to all the attractions available.
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Page : 160 pages
File Size : 32,64 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9788887355598
Author : Enrico Massetti
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Page : 82 pages
File Size : 10,91 MB
Release : 2021-05-27
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Mantova (Mantua), the capital of Matilde di Canossa and the Gonzaga family, is an enchanted island surrounded by three lakes formed by the Mincio river. The Gonzaga period's monumental scenography, the marvelous frescoes of the Mantegna family, the splendid inventions of Giulio Romano in the Te Palace, the churches, the patrician houses narrate the history. A few kilometers from Mantova, we can admire the beautiful Sanctuary of the Beata Vergine alle Grazie, the Benedictine Abbey of Polirone, in San Benedetto Po, the small village parishes, and the old courts. Mirage in the fertile countryside is Sabbioneta, the "small Athens" of Vespasiano Gonzaga. Mantova history According to legend, the town was founded by the soothsayer Manto when he fled from Thebes; Mantua enters history with the Etruscans. It goes from Roman rule to the barbarian invasions until around 1000 A.D. it becomes part of the feudal dominions of the Canossa. Mantua becomes a free commune in the XII and XIII centuries, continuing to grow while the unhealthy marsh surrounded, drained, and reclaimed. In 1237 Pinamonte Bonacolsi came to power and consolidated its economic prosperity until 1328 when control passes to Luigi Gonzaga, founder of the dynasty to which Mantua owes most of its artistic beauty. In fact, under Gonzaga's rule, Mantua becomes notably more critical politically, enjoys economic prosperity, and is acknowledged as a primary center of culture and Renaissance art. The family residence soon becomes one of the largest and most magnificent palaces in Europe. It is a guide to the art city of Mantua for a visit lasting one, two, three, or more days. There are extensive descriptions and color photos of the attractions: museums, churches, piazzas. There are descriptions of how to get to Mantua by train, driving, or flying to the city. The guide consists of sections covering short visits to the "must-see" attractions and an itinerary for a multi-day complete tour of all the attractions available.
Author : Barbara Furlotti
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,11 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780500514429
"This book celebrates the cultural riches of Mantua, one of Italy's most dazzling artistic cities. New photographs, most of which have been specially taken for this book following important restoration work, reveal superb detail and bring the city and its treasures to life." "The rich cultural legacy of this fascinating city lives on in its beautifully restored frescoes and in the collections of some of the world's greatest museums. These priceless works of art appear together here with fresh impetus in the pages of this outstanding and important publication."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide
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Page : 25 pages
File Size : 27,86 MB
Release : 2019-05-24
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ISBN : 9781070138534
Mantua (italian: Mantova) is a city in Lombardy, Italy not far from Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. Because of the power and influence of the Gonzaga family, which used to own the city for over 400 years, Mantua was considered one of the most important cultural cities in the Renaissance and it still maintains a lot of the buildings that made it famous during that period. It was also the city where the composer Claudio Monteverdi premiered his opera L'Orfeo (1607), the earliest opera that is still regularly performed today. Mantua was named "Capital of Italian culture 2016". Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Author : Rita Castagna
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Page : 63 pages
File Size : 24,25 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Mantua (Italy)
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Page : 368 pages
File Size : 11,85 MB
Release : 1929
Category : Art
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