Soncino, Medieval commune in Lombardy, Italy
The stone walls and defensive towers of Soncino form a complete circuit around the old town center, displaying medieval military engineering techniques.
The Sforza Castle, built in 1473 with three square towers and one round tower, served as a strategic fortification for controlling the surrounding territory.
The Casa degli Stampatori in Soncino gained recognition for producing the first complete Hebrew Bible in 1488, establishing its place in printing history.
Visitors can reach Soncino by taking regional trains to Crema or Cremona stations, followed by local bus connections that operate throughout the day.
The medieval walls incorporate an advanced defense system with multiple gates, underground passages, and watchtowers that protected the settlement from invaders.
Location: Province of Cremona
Capital city: Soncino
Elevation above the sea: 89 m
Shares border with: Casaletto di Sopra, Cumignano sul Naviglio, Fontanella, Genivolta, Orzinuovi, Roccafranca, Torre Pallavicina, Villachiara, Ticengo
Website: http://comune.soncino.cr.it
GPS coordinates: 45.40000,9.86667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
Castle of Soncino
486 m
Parco dell'Oglio Nord
7.7 km
Santa Maria Assunta Church
644 m
San Giacomo church
551 m
Santa Maria delle Grazie
626 m
Villa Obizza
10 km
Palazzo Barbò
5.3 km
Santa Maria del Binengo
12.8 km
Santuario della Beata Vergine di Ariadello
9.3 km
Church of Santa Maria Assunta
4.5 km
Castello di Villachiara
6.9 km
Beata Vergine della Pallavicina
10.7 km
Pieve di San Vittore
11.9 km
Sant'Andrea Apostolo Church
10.2 km
San Michele Arcangelo Church
11.2 km
Chiesa di San Giorgio Martire
5.7 km
Santa Maria Purificata Church
10 km
Chiesa di San Lorenzo Martire
7.4 km
San Rocco Church
10 km
Parco di Ariadello e della Valle dei Navigli
9.3 km
Scuola rurale Gaetano Tommaselli
11.2 km
Chiesa di San Biagio
10.3 km
Chiesa di San Procopio
9.8 km
Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Apostolo
4.6 km
Santuario della Madonna della Rotonda
9.6 km
Castello Barbò
9 km
Palazzo comunale
294 m
San Vittore
11.9 kmReviews
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