Soncino
Soncino (Sunsì) 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. Soncino borders the following municipalities: Casaletto di Sopra, Cumignano sul Naviglio, Fontanella, Genivolta, Orzinuovi, Roccafranca, Ticengo, Torre Pallavicina, and Villachiara. It is located on the banks of the river Oglio.
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Overview
Overview
It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). Soncino received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on November 18, 2004.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Soncino • Official Name — Città di Soncino • Native Name — Sunsì • Region — Lombardy • Province — Cremona (CR) • Frazioni — Gallignano, Isengo, Villacampagna • Mayor — Gabriele Gallina • Area Total Km2 — 45.3 • Population Total — 7655 • Population As Of — 28 February 2017 • Population Demonym — Soncinesi • Elevation M — 89 • Saint — St. Martin • Postal Code — 26029 • Area Code — 0374
Main sights
Main sights
• The well-preserved Castle (Rocca Sforzesca), first built around 1000 and then expanded and elaborated upon 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 Hebrew Bible in the world was printed by the Soncino family. • The Renaissance Santa Maria delle Grazie, with a fine interior.
Cultural events
Cultural events
Every two years Soncino plays host to the two Soncino Biennale art exposition displaying get work of artists from around the globe. The exhibition's most frequently held in the city's historic center including at such locations as Soncino's Castle and the Palazzo Stampa di Soncino.
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- 1.All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- 2.Lombardia.
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- 4.Biennale Milano Art Expo: international contemporary art at Palazzo Stampa di Soncino | inItaly | True Italian Experience - inItaly. inItaly | True Italian Experience.
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