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Lotus Flower on Lake Superiore, Mantua

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Lotus Flower on Lake Superiore, Mantua

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Lotus Flower on Lake Superiore, Mantua

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Location: Mantova, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy

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1. Mantua Lakes Cycle Path – Mantua loop from Sacca

22.3km

01:17

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mantua Lakes Cycle Path – Mantua loop from Mantova

19.4km

01:08

50m

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3. Mantua Lakes Cycle Path – Mantua loop from Lunetta

17.1km

01:06

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Davide Rigattieri

July 3, 2025

A romantic legend revolves around the presence of the lotus flower in the waters of Lake Superior, which tells of the sad end of a young oriental woman who drowned while looking at herself in the lake. Her boyfriend, devastated by grief, sprinkled the lake with lotus flower seeds, so that the delicacy of the flowers, in the summer season, would recall the scent and sweetness of his beloved.

In reality, this splendid oriental flower was imported from the countries of South-East Asia in 1921 by the botanist Maria Pellegreffi. It was she who transplanted some bulbs she had received as a gift into these waters, creating a small island where she placed them and studied their growth. Over time, the inhabitants of the towns overlooking the Mincio began to pull them out and plant them on the banks, to embellish their gardens and ports. It was in this way that this splendid weed spread beyond measure, creating a wonderful spectacle.

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Elevation 20 m

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Wednesday 14 January

8°C

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32 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Location: Mantova, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy

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Lotus Flower on Lake Superiore, Mantua

1. Mantua Lakes Cycle Path – Mantua loop from Sacca

2. Mantua Lakes Cycle Path – Mantua loop from Mantova

3. Mantua Lakes Cycle Path – Mantua loop from Lunetta

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