{"id":33373,"date":"2021-07-07T14:39:12","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T12:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/what-to-see\/nearby\/citta-darte-nei-dintorni\/"},"modified":"2022-03-14T12:51:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T11:51:48","slug":"cities-of-art-in-the-surrounding-area","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/en\/what-to-see\/nearby\/cities-of-art-in-the-surrounding-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Cities of art in the surrounding area"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sirmione is also an excellent base from which to visit the splendid Italian cities of art in the surrounding area, which offer historical centres, architectural and religious beauty, events and cultural opportunities.<\/p>\n

Within an hour’s journey by car, or even by train, you can easily reach Verona<\/strong> – the capital city of opera, Mantua<\/strong> – the city of three lakes, Brescia<\/strong> – the Lioness of Italy and Bergamo<\/strong> – the City of one Thousand, all chosen as 2023 Italian Capitals of Culture<\/strong>.\u00a0 The stretch of A4 motorway also makes it possible to travel as far as Milan<\/strong> and Venice<\/strong> to discover the beauty of the Lagoon.<\/p>\n

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Mantua<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Built around three lakes, formed by the River Mincio<\/strong>, that provide a unique setting, Mantua was the royal palace of the Gonzaga<\/strong> family for almost 400 years, who bequeathed the splendid Palazzo Te<\/strong>, Palazzo Ducale<\/strong> and the picturesque Castle of San Giorgio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Mantua – Source: Pixabay; Author: rositorelli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Today you can find out about the history of the city at the Museo Civico di San Sebastiano<\/strong> and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>, where one of Italy’s main literary and cultural festivals, Festivaletteratura<\/strong>, also takes place.<\/p>\n

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Mantua – Source: Pixabay; Author: alex1965<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Verona<\/h2>\n

The city of Romeo and Juliet<\/strong>, a place of art and history and a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>, Verona is the Italian capital of opera and is a unique place to experience the bel canto<\/em> during the Arena Opera Festival.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Arena di Verona – aerial view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the historic centre you can shop in Via Mazzini and stroll around Piazza Bra<\/strong> and Piazza Erbe<\/strong> and the more hidden Piazza dei Signori<\/strong>, as well as visit Juliet’s Balcony<\/strong> and the numerous city monuments interspersed with wonderful views of the River Adige.<\/p>\n

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Juliet’s Balcony – Source: Pixabay; Author: TaniaSTS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Brescia<\/h2>\n

From prehistoric times to the Roman era, up to the Longobard and middle ages, Brescia is a a place waiting to be discovered, a centre of history and culture.\u00a0 Starting from the archaeological site of the Capitolium<\/strong>, which represented the fulcrum of the Roman city, up to the monastic complex of Santa Giulia and Salvatore<\/strong>, an area that symbolises the Longobard heritage and which is now the main site of the Brescia museum itinerary.<\/p>\n

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