RonZ

I have six nights between Bergamo and Milano, traveling by train [or bus].
Where and how long. Choosing from:
Mantova [definitely]
Modena
Piacenza
Fidenza
Cremona [bus]
And?

PalenQ

Well I'd add Parma to the list of choices - was pleasantly surprised by this northern Italian city.

and also near Pavia - another nice city that I would not necessarily recommend over the others there is the stunning Certosa di Pavia - accessible from Pavia by train (though the station is a long walk from the entrance) or better by bus.

https://www.google.com/search?q=cert...=1600&bih=1075

RonZ

Wow...that is impressive.

jangita

Will you have any time to spend in Bergamo itself? It's definitely worth a couple of days or more.

PalenQ

Especially Upper Bergamo!

RonZ

Bergamo I was thinking a couple of nights, which is 1.5 days or so. More?

PalenQ

No more than that IME.

neckervd

Cremona, Piacenza, Modena, Bologna, Verona, Ferrara can easily be visited in day trips from Mantova.
Why Fidenza? Parma would be a much better choice.
None of these towns needs more than 1 day for a somewhat decent visit.

If you are interested in pre historic rock carvings, you could also visit Capo di Ponte in Val Camonica (train from Brescia in direction of Lake Iseo - Edolo - Tirano - Bernina).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_dr...in_Valcamonica

bilboburgler

only one or two nights in upper Bergamo.

Bologna or Padua (Padova) might interest