Marmirolo
Welcome to Marmirolo, the flatland village
Hello everyone! Today I decided to talk about a charming village located in the Po Valley, in the province of Mantua. Marmirolo is a municipality of 7590 inhabitants, characterized by a mainly flat territory, but with wonderful hilly extensions to the northeast, in the valley of the Mincio river. Let's discover some curiosities about the village together!
The physical geography of Marmirolo
Marmirolo is a typical flatland village, where watercourses are multiple. In addition to the Mincio river, which delimits the municipal boundary to the north, we find Parcarello, Roggia Re, Molinella, Sgarzanella and Canal Bianco. It is truly a place rich in vegetation and water!
The Marmirolo territory is mostly flat, apart from some morainic hills, where we find the enchanting Fontana forest. This is one of the ancient forests that once covered the entire Po Valley, now become a nature park that represents a dip into nature, where you can take long walks along paths and water mirrors.
The history of Marmirolo
Marmirolo has a very ancient history, dating back to the 10th century. It was born as an ancient possession of the Canossa family, but in 1055 it passed to the city of Mantua thanks to an imperial diploma.
The village is linked to the Gonzaga dynasty, who owned many lands and palaces. In this period, Marmirolo was composed of three villages: the Castle of Marmirolo (with a square in "platea burgicastri"), Lame (in "Burgo lamurum"), Ronchi (in "Burgo roncorum"). This last village was the scene of the famous conspiracy against the Bonacolsi family, which led to the arrival of the Gonzaga dynasty in Mantua.
The symbols of Marmirolo
The civic coat of arms of Marmirolo wants to remember the old Castle of Marmirolo, and is represented by a red tower on a blue background, walled in black and battlemented according to the Guelf tradition.
The monuments and places of interest of Marmirolo
If you are planning a visit to Marmirolo, you cannot miss its religious and civil architecture.
The parish church of Saints Philip the Apostle and James the Less dates back to 1748, but its construction began already in 1728, by the architect Paolo Soratini. The church hosts canvas paintings by the Veronese painter Fra Semplice da Verona, including the Elevation of the Cross and the Transport of Christ.
In 1435, a palace was built by Gianfrancesco Gonzaga, known as the "King of ditches". The Palace was then enlarged by Luca Fancelli in 1480, and decorated by artists such as Andrea Mantegna and Lorenzo Leonbruno. However, the structure fell into disgrace, so much so that it was completely razed between 1756 and 1798.
Going beyond the inhabited center, we find one of the most interesting sites of the municipality: the Gonzaga palace of Bosco Fontana. It is a work of the Cremonese architects Francesco and Giuseppe Dattaro, wanted by Duke Vincenzo I Gonzaga at the end of the sixteenth century. The palace is a fascinating and well-preserved structure, where you can admire antique objects and furniture in a very suggestive atmosphere.
Conclusions
Marmirolo is a really interesting village that combines the beauty of architecture with that of nature. An ideal place for those who want to relax and enjoy the beauty of simple things. If you have the opportunity to visit it, do not waste time, you will be truly enchanted.
