Manttova, or Mantua, is a historic city in northern Italy surrounded on three sides by lakes with three lively squares in the city center. Mantova was one of the greatest Renaissance Courts in Europe and home of the wealthy Gonzaga family. The Palazzo Ducale is a huge complex of buildings and gardens that can be visited. Mantova was received the Most Livable City in Italy award in 2005 and was recently designated a World Heritage Site for its Renaissance architecture.
