San Benedetto Po, Medieval monastery complex in Province of Mantua, Italy
San Benedetto Po stands between the Po and Lirone rivers, featuring a monumental monastery complex with three distinct cloisters and a basilica designed by Giulio Romano.
The Polirone Abbey, established in 1007 by Count Tedaldo of Canossa, maintained strong connections with the monasteries of Cluny and Montecassino until Napoleon Bonaparte ordered its closure.
The Polironiano Civic Museum preserves extensive collections of regional artifacts, agricultural tools, and historical documents that represent local heritage and traditions.
The municipality connects to major cities through the Verona Villafranca Airport, located 39 kilometers away, and maintains regular transportation links to Mantua and surrounding regions.
The monastery's sixteenth-century cellars house an extensive collection of traditional carts, while the Monastic Refectory displays frescos by Girolamo Bonsignori and Correggio.
Location: Province of Mantua
Capital city: San Benedetto Po
Elevation above the sea: 19 m
Shares border with: Borgoforte, Motteggiana, Quistello, Sustinente, Bagnolo San Vito, Moglia, Pegognaga
Website: http://comune.san-benedetto-po.mn.it
GPS coordinates: 45.03333,10.91667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
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