An International UniversityA 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.
Corso Garibaldi 88. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 09:00–20:00 · Tue & Thu 09:00–22:30.
Via Scarsellini 3 — Tel. 0376-225740.
High-quality language training service to acquire or enhance language skills.
Unique Renaissance heritage, a few minutes on foot from campus.
Former residence of the Gonzaga family — a maze of rooms and chambers at the historic heart of Piazza Sordello.
Gonzaga leisure residence, reachable by free shuttle. Includes the Camera dei Giganti and the courtyard of Dell'Esedra. Adjacent Parco Te, recently renovated.
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.
Five days in September — Mantova's flagship literary festival with debates, talks and open lectures with writers and cultural experts.
June — urban theatre and contemporary circus arts: acrobatics, dance, juggling and theatre across the city.
October–November — international performing arts festival for children and adults, focused on creativity and innovation.
August — outdoor screenings of independent films, documentaries and shorts in the city's most beautiful squares.
Chamber-orchestra festival at Teatro Bibiena and Palazzo Ducale, with ensembles from around the world.
Mantova Jazz Festival plus large-scale concerts by national and international artists at the Mantova Summer Festival.
Aperitivo spots along the lakes, student networks, and an international community.
Aperitivo on the shores of Lago di Mezzo.
Sunset aperitivo spot by the lakes.
Dinner with live music in a warm local atmosphere.
Student network founded and supported by former Unicollege students. Organises language exchange events, aperitivi and original-language film screenings.
Active Erasmus and exchange student community, integrated into campus life and city events.
Cafes, bars and hangout spots in the old town and along the three lakes — especially lively in the evenings.
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