Eliminat Mantua or Ferrara?
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Haven't been to Mantua but spent a couple of nights in Ferrara (base for a day trip to Ravenna) and liked it a lot. Even though I didn't ride a bike. BTW, if you haven't been to Ravenna, consider it instead of either, stuning mosaics. Ferrara is 20 minutes and Ravenna an hour on the fast train.
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Stayed in Ferrara and recommend it whether or not you plan to bike. Ferrara is an impressive old city with its Este Castle and moat in the center.
Supposedly, the oldest Palio in the world is held in Ferrara in May, I think, with flag throwing contests in the weeks before the race. IMO seeing flag throwing events or being there for the Palio would be a bonus, but then we don't mind crowds.
Supposedly, the oldest Palio in the world is held in Ferrara in May, I think, with flag throwing contests in the weeks before the race. IMO seeing flag throwing events or being there for the Palio would be a bonus, but then we don't mind crowds.
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I've stayed in Hotel Carlton, not fantastic but in a good quiet square near the action and with good restaurants about. Breakfast bar is run by a cockney so if your italian is not so good you may be able to understand what she is on about
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Loved them both, two of my favorite cities anywhere. So you can't go wrong. Here's my photos to help you decide.
http://www.pbase.com/annforcier/bergamo_mantova
http://www.pbase.com/annforcier/italy_emilia_romagna (Ferrara is at the end of this gallery, after Bologna, Ravenna, and Modena)
http://www.pbase.com/annforcier/bergamo_mantova
http://www.pbase.com/annforcier/italy_emilia_romagna (Ferrara is at the end of this gallery, after Bologna, Ravenna, and Modena)