Sacca
The Sacca fraction in Goito
Hello friends! Today I want to talk to you about Sacca, a fraction of the municipality of Goito, located in the province of Mantua and near the Mincio river. This place is very interesting because some Longobard burials have been found here, which have allowed studying the history of Goito during the Early Middle Ages!
Origins of the name
But let's come to the name: do you know that the name "Sacca" comes from "Saccus", inlet (of the Mincio river)? This perfectly explains its geographical position. Here the river penetrates the mainland forming some inlets, and just in one of these is the fraction of Sacca located.
Monuments and places of interest
The history of Sacca is very ancient, and in the area there are some courts belonging to the Gonzaga, lords of Mantua. If you have the chance to visit Sacca, you can admire:
- The court of Bell'Acqua
- The court of Sacchetta
- The court Bassa
These are beautiful examples of architecture from past centuries, which through their charm are still able to tell a part of the history of this land.
Note
Furthermore, here there is a specimen of Quercus classified as a monumental plant, because of its age and beauty.
Bibliography
If you are passionate about history and purchase Marco Dallabella's book "Itinerari goitesi: quattro percorsi fra storia, arte e natura", you can discover many curiosities about this ancient fraction.
In conclusion, Sacca is a place full of charm and mystery, where history is palpable at every corner. I hope to have inspired you to visit this special place!
