Soncino, Italy
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Comune di Soncino | |
|---|---|
 Municipal coat of arms |
|
  |
|
| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Province of Cremona (CR) |
| Mayor | Francesco Pedretti |
| Area | 45.3 km² (17 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2004-12-31) | |
| - Total | 7,440 |
| - Density | 164/km² (425/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Soncinesi |
| Dialing code | 0374 |
| Postal code | 26029 |
| Frazioni | Gallignano, Isengo, Villacampagna |
| Patron | St. Martin |
| Website: sito.rup.cr.it/comune.soncino/ | |
Soncino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cremona in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 km east of Milan and about 30 km northwest of Cremona. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,440 and an area of 45.3 km².[1]
Soncino borders the following municipalities: Casaletto di Sopra, Cumignano sul Naviglio, Fontanella, Genivolta, Orzinuovi, Roccafranca, Ticengo, Torre Pallavicina, Villachiara.
Contents |
[edit] Main sights
- The famous, well-preserved Castle (Rocca Sforzesca), built in 1473 for Galeazzo Maria Sforza. It has three round and a square towers. It has been chosen as set for movies like Ladyhawke and Il mestiere delle armi.
- The church of San Giacomo and the annxed 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.
- The Renaissance Santa Maria delle Grazie, with a fine interior.
[edit] Demographic evolution
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Castrum Soncini (More information about Soncino)
