Casalmaggiore

Casalmaggiore
Comune
Città di Casalmaggiore

Coat of arms
Casalmaggiore

Location of Casalmaggiore in Italy

Coordinates: 44°59′N 10°25′E / 44.983°N 10.417°E / 44.983; 10.417
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province / Metropolitan city Cremona (CR)
Frazioni Agoiolo, Camminata, Cappella, Casalbellotto, Fossacaprara, Motta San Fermo, Quattrocase, Roncadello, Valle, Vicobellignano, Vicoboneghisio, Vicomoscano
Government
  Mayor Filippo Bongiovanni
Area
  Total 60 km2 (20 sq mi)
Elevation 26 m (85 ft)
Population (31 July 2014)
  Total 15,407
  Density 260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Casalaschi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 26041
Dialing code 0375
Patron saint St. Charles
Saint day November 4
Website Official website

Casalmaggiore is a comune in the province of Cremona, Lombardy, Italy, located across the Po River. It was the birthplace of Italian composers Ignazio Donati and Andrea Zani.

Sights include the Duomo (Cathedral) and the Bijoux Museum.

History

Torrione Estense

Archaeological findings in 1970 proved that the area was inhabited from the Bronze Age, although the town most likely was founded by the Romans as Castra Majora ("Main Military Camp"). Around the year 1000 it was a fortified castle in the House of Este lands; in the 15th century it was under the Republic of Venice. On July 2, 1754, it obtained the status of city with an imperial decree. After a period under the Austrians, it became part of the newly unified Kingdom of Italy in 1861.

Twin towns

References

  1. "Miasta Partnerskie". Retrieved 1 May 2014.



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