Notte Bianca Mantova

The Notte Bianca Mantova is the city's annual White Night — a late September evening when museums, palaces, churches, and cultural spaces open free of charge until midnight, accompanied by outdoor concerts, theatrical performances, and events across the UNESCO-listed historic centre. The Palazzo Ducale, the Palazzo Te with its extraordinary Giulio Romano frescoes, and the piazzas of the Gonzaga city take on a completely different character under evening illumination. The event draws large crowds from across Lombardy and the Veneto, making it one of the most popular cultural nights in northern Italy. Late September is an ideal season to visit Mantova: the summer heat has passed, the Mincio lakes are atmospheric, and the city's restaurant scene is at full operation.