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After the Blessed Virgin Mary, "Mary Magdalene" is the most frequently mentioned woman in the New Testament writings. Originally called "Mary of Magdala," after her place of origin on the Sea of Galilee, over time the name "Mary Magdalene" became the one commonly used today. According to the biblical accounts, she is one of the women and men who followed Jesus of Nazareth. Furthermore, according to the Gospels, Mary Magdalene is one of the three women who, after the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, wanted to anoint his body on Easter morning after the Sabbath rest, and she was the very first person to encounter the Risen Christ. ... “Let us allow this experience, imprinted on the Gospel, to also be imprinted on our hearts and shine through our lives. Let us allow the joyful wonder of Easter Sunday to radiate into our thoughts, glances, attitudes, gestures, and words… If only we were so radiant! But this is not mere window dressing! It comes from within, from a heart immersed in the source of this joy, like that of Mary Magdalene, who wept for the loss of her Lord and could not believe her eyes when she saw that he had risen. Whoever has this experience becomes a witness to the Resurrection (...)” (Pope Francis on Easter Monday 2014)

Piazza Martiri della Libertà is the city's main square, where you can see the monument to the dead of the First World War (a work by Luigi Contratti) and the Venetian column topped with the Lion of St. Mark. The Republic of Venice ruled Lonato from the mid-15th century until the end of the 18th century, for approximately 350 years without interruption. The council chamber houses an 18th-century map of the Lonato area, and the ceiling features 18th-century carvings dedicated to the Lonato agronomist Camillo Tarello (1517–1573). This large hall is called the "Celesti Hall" because it contains an unusual work of art created for this space in 1693 by the Venetian painter Andrea Celesti (1637–1712). The council chamber houses an 18th-century map of the Lonato area, and the ceiling features 18th-century carvings dedicated to the Lonato agronomist Camillo Tarello (1517–1573). The large canvas (measuring 262 x 735 cm) was commissioned by the city administration in 1692 (to commemorate the end of the plague epidemic). In the center, Christ is depicted with the Virgin Mary on the left and Saint John the Baptist—patron saint of Lonato—on the right. On the left is an allegory of Lonato alongside the Doge of Venice and the three theological virtues, while on the right, the painter depicted the consequences of the plague: a lazaretto and the flying devil.

The Civic Tower, also known as the Torre Maestra, is located in the historic center of Lonato. Construction of this imposing building dates back to 1555. This tower was built to house the bells that would announce the events of the town's civic life, thus distinguishing it from the church bell tower, which served a similar function but was connected to the community's religious life. The tower therefore represented the civic institution while also addressing the general need for surveillance. Opening Hours: Year-round: Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM July and August: Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Admission: €3

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The great Cathedral of Lonato

The view of the lake from Castellaro

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The fortress can be visited, with a ticket. All in all it is worth it for the view all around the battlefield. If you know a little history it is a great place to read about what happens here.