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Student Life in Mantua

A Lombard artistic and architectural gem surrounded by three lakes — with a lively social scene in the historic centre and a dense calendar of literary, music and film festivals year-round.

3
Surrounding lakes
6+
Annual festivals
4
Major palazzi & churches
15 min
Walk to lakeside

Daily study resources

Gino Baratta Library

Corso Garibaldi 88. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 09:00–20:00 · Tue & Thu 09:00–22:30.

Legatoria Sereni copy shop

Via Scarsellini 3 — Tel. 0376-225740.

Unicollege Language Center

High-quality language training service to acquire or enhance language skills.

Cultural venues & landmarks

Unique Renaissance heritage, a few minutes on foot from campus.

Palazzo Ducale Palazzo Te — Camera dei Giganti Basilica di Sant'Andrea Piazza Sordello Piazza delle Erbe Piazza Mantegna Piazza Pallone gardens Parco Te Teatro Bibiena Natural Reserve of the Mincio Valleys Lago Inferiore Lago di Mezzo Lago Superiore
Palazzo Ducale

Former residence of the Gonzaga family — a maze of rooms and chambers at the historic heart of Piazza Sordello.

Palazzo Te

Gonzaga leisure residence, reachable by free shuttle. Includes the Camera dei Giganti and the courtyard of Dell'Esedra. Adjacent Parco Te, recently renovated.

Three lakes & Mincio reserve

15-minute walk to the lakeside. Lotus flowers bloom in summer; boat tours through the Mincio Valleys feature grey herons, marsh harriers and royal swans.

Festivals & cultural calendar

Festivaletteratura

Five days in September — Mantova's flagship literary festival with debates, talks and open lectures with writers and cultural experts.

Open Festival

June — urban theatre and contemporary circus arts: acrobatics, dance, juggling and theatre across the city.

Segni New Generations

October–November — international performing arts festival for children and adults, focused on creativity and innovation.

Mantova Film Fest

August — outdoor screenings of independent films, documentaries and shorts in the city's most beautiful squares.

Trame Sonore

Chamber-orchestra festival at Teatro Bibiena and Palazzo Ducale, with ensembles from around the world.

Jazz & Summer Festival

Mantova Jazz Festival plus large-scale concerts by national and international artists at the Mantova Summer Festival.

Food, nightlife & community

Aperitivo spots along the lakes, student networks, and an international community.

Papa's Café

Aperitivo on the shores of Lago di Mezzo.

Zanzara

Sunset aperitivo spot by the lakes.

Che C'è C'è

Dinner with live music in a warm local atmosphere.

Mantova Student Network

Student network founded and supported by former Unicollege students. Organises language exchange events, aperitivi and original-language film screenings.

International community

Active Erasmus and exchange student community, integrated into campus life and city events.

Historic centre nightlife

Cafes, bars and hangout spots in the old town and along the three lakes — especially lively in the evenings.

Explore Mantua and Our Other Campuses

Visit the Mantua campus page and discover student life at our other locations.