What to do near Borgo Virgilio, MN

Descent down the Po River - Day 3

We're off again: not even fate can stop us

Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Grace

A shrine from the late 14th century, rich in votive offerings, located in a park overlooking the Mincio River

Villa La Favorita

Villa between Mannerism and Baroque, from the early 17th century. Commissioned by Duke Ferdinando Gonzaga and designed by architect Nicolò Sebregondi. It was to house the court but was never finished.

The pontoon bridge at Torre d'Oglio

One of the last examples of floating bridges on barges in Italy, it has fed the imaginations of several filmmakers, including Bertolucci. For lovers of places of mysterious charm!

The ancient Abbey of St. Benedict in Polirone

Founded in 1007 by Mantuan nobleman Teoaldo di Canossa, it underwent quite a few changes over the centuries. The area consists of several buildings and is one of the largest monastic complexes in Italy.

La Fiuma and the Festival of Nedar

Two fall events warming up the Mantuan village of San Benedetto Po

Bosco Fontana Nature Reserve

A forest worthy of a palace

Lost Plants and Animals in Guastalla

Biodiversity exhibition in the Emilian village on the banks of the Po River

Church of St. Anthony Abbot, Bibbiena's masterpiece

Extraordinary Baroque church with double domes. The second, pierced, hints at the angels on blue sky of the first, lit by hidden windows. Ė like peeking into heaven.

The red walls of Sabbioneta

The city is surrounded by impressive brick walls dating back to the founding in the 1500s; they are interspersed with six mighty bastions, with two openings, Imperial Gate and Victory Gate.