Soncino, Lombardy
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Soncino borders the following municipalities: Casaletto di Sopra, Cumignano sul Naviglio, Fontanella, Genivolta, Orzinuovi, Roccafranca, Ticengo, Torre Pallavicina, Villachiara. It is located on the banks of the river Oglio.
It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[1] Soncino received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on November 18, 2004.
Main sights
- The well-preserved Castle (Rocca Sforzesca), built in 1473 for Galeazzo Maria Sforza. It has three square towers and a round one. It has been chosen as set for movies like Ladyhawke and Il mestiere delle armi.
- The church of San Giacomo and the annexed former Dominican convent, with an octagonal pending tower.
- The church of Santa Maria Assunta (12th century).
- The Town Hall with the Civic Tower.
- The Casa degli Stampatori ("Printers' House"), where, in 1488, the first complete Jewish Bible in the world was printed. See the entry for: Soncino family (printers)
- The Renaissance Santa Maria delle Grazie, with a fine interior.
References
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External links
- Official website
- Soncino Turismo (tourism promotion)
- Pro Loco di Soncino (tourism promotion)
- Castrum Soncini (tourism promotion)
- Template:Cite EB1911
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