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Soncino, Lombardy

Soncino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cremona in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) east of Milan and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Cremona.

Main sights
• The well-preserved Castle (Rocca Sforzesca), first built around 1000 and then expanded and elaborated upon in 1473 for Galeazzo Maria Sforza. It has three square towers and a round one. It has been chosen as set for movies like Ladyhawke and Il mestiere delle armi. • The church of San Giacomo and the annexed former Dominican convent, with an octagonal pending tower. • The church of Santa Maria Assunta (12th century). • The Town Hall with the Civic Tower. • The Casa degli Stampatori ("Printers' House"), where, in 1488, the first complete Hebrew Bible in the world was printed by the Soncino family. • The Renaissance Santa Maria delle Grazie, with a fine interior. ==Cultural events==
Cultural events
Every two years Soncino plays host to the two Soncino Biennale art exposition displaying get work of artists from around the globe. The exhibition's most frequently held in the city's historic center including at such locations as Soncino's Castle and the Palazzo Stampa di Soncino. ==References==
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