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A classic and authentic village

Where: sabbioneta
(Sabbioneta)
Genre: culture   useful information   

Among the numerous municipalities and villages of Lombardy, in the province of Mantua there is one to be discovered in depth: Sabbioneta, an illustrious destination for those who love history and the sinuosity of monuments. At the behest of Duke Vespasiano Gonzaga, Sabbioneta was built in about 35 years. It is a perfect example of the application of Renaissance theory in the field of urban planning and the design of an ideal city: buildings of historical and artistic value still testify to this today, as well as splendid examples of concrete art in the contemporary era. Renaissance style, with signatures of important Lombard and Emilian writers and of the Venetian school. In short, the essence of Italy, envied by anyone in the world, can be discovered in Sabbioneta, which contains it in a fascinating if contained way. One cannot fail to stop to observe sacred buildings such as the Church of Santa Maria Assunta or the Church of the Incoronata, which houses the remains of Duke Vespasiano. Both characterized by elegance and Renaissance-humanistic criteria. Like the Galleria degli Antichi, a real living museum, which houses the Duke's collection of ancient marbles. The city is to be explored, whoever enters it will undoubtedly discover the prestige of the Gonzagas and the artistic value that the Renaissance had for history and for us. A unique and recognized experience: Sabbioneta, in fact, is a UNESCO heritage site.

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