Castel Goffredo Facts for Kids

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Comune
Comune di Castel Goffredo

Country	Italy
Region	Lombardy
Province	Mantua (MN)
Frazioni	Berenzi, Bocchere, Casalpoglio, Coletta, Gambina, Giliani, Lisnetta, Lodolo, Lotelli, Perosso, Poiano, Profondi, Romanini, Sant'Anna, Selvole, Valzi, Villa, Zecchini
Area
• Total	42.4 km² (16.4 sq mi)
Elevation	50 m (160 ft)
Population (31 August 2018)
• Total	12,678
• Density	299.0/km² (774.4/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Castellani, Goffredesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	46042
Dialing code	0376
Patron saint	St. Luke and St. Erasmus
Saint day	18 October, 2 June

Castel Goffredo is a city in northern Italy. It is located in the province of Mantua, which is part of the Lombardy Region. About 12,000 people live in Castel Goffredo. It is a charming Italian town with a rich history and beautiful old buildings.

Exploring Castel Goffredo
- Main Square: Piazza Mazzini
- Important Buildings and Churches
Life in Castel Goffredo
- Local Government
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Exploring Castel Goffredo

Castel Goffredo is a small city, but it has many interesting places to see. You can find old palaces, churches, and a main square. These places show the town's long history.

Main Square: Piazza Mazzini

The heart of Castel Goffredo is its main square, called Piazza Mazzini. This is a busy place where people meet. The square is surrounded by important buildings. One of them is the Palazzo Gonzaga-Acerbi. This old palace has a tall Civic Tower next to it. The tower is a famous landmark in the town.

Important Buildings and Churches

Castel Goffredo has several historic buildings. The Palazzo della Ragione is another important building. It used to be a place where laws were made. There are also beautiful churches, like St. Erasm church and St. Mary church. These churches have interesting architecture. You can also see the Torrazzo tower, which is another old structure.

Life in Castel Goffredo

Life in Castel Goffredo is typical of a small Italian town. People enjoy the local culture and traditions. The town celebrates its patron saints, St. Luke and St. Erasmus, on special days. These celebrations are important community events.

Local Government

Like all towns, Castel Goffredo has a local government. The mayor, Achille Prignaca, helps lead the town. The government works to make the town a good place to live. They manage services for the people.