Revere, Borgo Mantovano Explained

Revere
Coordinates:45.05°N 19°W
Region:Lombardy
Province:Mantua (MN)
Comune:Borgo Mantovano
Area Total Km2:14.2
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:2514
Population As Of:Dec. 2004
Postal Code:46036
Area Code:0386

Revere is a frazione of Borgo Mantovano in the Province of Mantua in Lombardy, northern Italy, located about 160km (100miles) southeast of Milan and about 30km (20miles) southeast of Mantua. It was a separate comune until 2018; it now houses the municipal seat of Borgo Mantovano.

History

It was fortified by Modena and Reggio Emilia to defend the shores of the Po river from attacks by Mantua, who captured it in 1125. From 1332 it became part of the territories of the Gonzaga.

During World War II it experienced thirty-two bombing raids by the British and American airforces. During the final offensive in Italy, it was liberated by the 88th Infantry Division on 24 April 1945.

People

Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.