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LOOKING FOR VENUS: NAVIGATION FROM THE NATURAL RESERVE OF MINCIO TO PALAZZO TE.

The theme of this path is the myth of Venus and the element of water. The park along the river Mincio, which flows into the lakes surrounding Mantua, is characterized by a remarkable biodiversity. Visitors can explore this environment thanks to a service of navigation, provided by guides specialized in this environment. This hydrological ecosystem inspired the engineer, painter and architect Giulio Romano in designing PalazzoTe: the flamboyant villa commissioned by Federico Gonzaga and decorated with Giulio Romano’s frescoes. Outstanding is the room of Amore and Psyche where water plays a major role.

TRAVEL PROGRAM

  • 10:00-12:00

    Navigation along the river Mincio

  • 13:00-14:30

    Lunchtime in Borgo delle Grazie at the restaurant Da Claudio

  • 15:00-17:00

    Visit of Palazzo Te in Mantua

USEFUL INFORMATION

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    MEETING POINT

    Borgo delle Grazie

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    TIME

    7h

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    LENGHT

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    EXCURSION TYPE

    Easy and relaxing

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    POINTS OF INTEREST

    • Mincio natural park
    • The flamboyant Renaissance palace of the family Gonzaga
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    CLOTHES

    Comfortable clothes, K-way

IT'S THE RIGHT PATH FOR YOU IF...

you like exploring the secrets of a river ecosystem and knowing ancient myths linked to it and if you want to admire how this landscape has been translated into the Renaissance scenery of a prestigious palace.

PHOTO GALLERY

fiume
affresco
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chiesa