MANTOVA is a city rich in history, testified by squares, palaces and numerous museums, it has linked its name to the Gonzagas, lords of Mantua from 1300 to 1600. Today's Mantua preserves the charm that inspired Virgil's poetry, the austere medieval architecture, the grandeur of Gonzaga's monuments, the majestic elegance of eighteenth-century art and the painful memories of the nineteenth-century Austrian domination. It is a small city of great artistic beauties and a past that is difficult to match. In the surrounding area we also recommend a visit to the parks of Mincio, Bertone, Sigurtà and Bosco Fontana. Nearby you can visit the Sanctuary of Grace where the famous Madonnari masters perform every year, the ancient Abbey of Polirone in San Benedetto Po, Sabbioneta, Castel d'Ario, the birthplace of the legendary pilot Tazio Nuvolari. The eno-gastronomic itineraries where you can taste the wines of the morainic hills, the rosé wines or the sparkling Lambrusco are also interesting. There are numerous trattorias and restaurants offering typical Mantuan dishes such as risotto alla pilot, pumpkin tortelli, truffle specialties, stews, game and the famous Sbrisolona cake.