Via Cesare Boldrini, 18, Mantova

No mountains or named ranges within the 15 km radius; the terrain is the flat Po Valley plain. The Mincio River and the system of lakes that surround the city of Mantova (Lago Superiore, Lago di Mezzo, Lago Inferiore) and associated wetlands lie within 15 km. The Parco Regionale del Mincio (regional park) protects stretches of river, lakes and wetlands in the Mantua area. No ski lifts within 15 km; the nearest alpine and Apennine ski areas are a substantial drive away. The nearest town of size is Mantova (Mantua), immediately adjacent: Mantova has the Ducal Palace (Palazzo Ducale), Teatro Bibiena and a historic centre, plus a railway station and regional services. Mantova’s historic centre is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Mantua and Sabbioneta.” The surrounding land is largely agricultural (arable farming and market gardening) with riverside reedbeds and floodplain features near the lakes.