Castel Goffredo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Castel Goffredo
Castel Goffredo has a much older history. The first human settlements date back to the Bronze Age (1800-1200 BC), after which the area was inhabited in Etruscan and Roman times, according to some scholars, the famous Roman poet Virgil was born right here in this area. In the Middle Ages (from 800-1115), Castel Goffredo belonged to the County of Brescia and was calledCastrum Vifredi. In 1337, with the rise to power of the House of Gonzaga in Mantua, even the country was incorporated. Then took over the Visconti, again the Gonzaga and the Republic of Venice. From 1441 was finally passed to the lords of Mantua and stayed until 1708. At the beginning of the 16th century, this land was the capital of a small state Gonzaga, the Marquis of Castel Goffredo. In their magnificent court, the gentleme
Top Attractions in Castel Goffredo
Explore the best things to see and do in Castel Goffredo:
- ★Castel Goffredo Town Hall
- ★Civic Tower
- ★International Museum of the Red Cross
- ★Mazzini Square
- ★Palazzo Gonzaga-Acerbi
- ★Prepositional Church of Sant'Erasmo
Where to Stay in Castel Goffredo
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