Mantua is a city in Lombardy region in Italy.  Mantua (in italian: Mantova) is surrounded on three sides by artificial lakes created during the 12th century. These receive the waters from the Mincio, which descend from Lake Garda. The three lakes are called Lago Superiore, Lago di Mezzo, and Lago Inferiore ("Superior", "Middle", and "Inferior" Lakes). Mantua's historic power and influence under the Gonzaga family, made it one of the main artistic, cultural and notably musical hubs of Northern Italy. The main sights of Mantua are: The Palazzo Ducale, famous residence of the Gonzaga family, made up by a number of buildings, courtyards and gardens gathered around the Palazzo del Capitano, the Magna Domus, and the Castle of St. George; The Basilica of Sant'Andrea, The Duomo of Mantua, The Rotonda di San Lorenzo, The Bibiena Theater, The Palazzo del Podestà, The Palazzo della Ragione with the Torre dell'Orologio ("Clock Tower").