Sabbioneta, foundation's town (urbs condita), builded between 1556 and 1591, on Vespasiano Gonzaga's will, is situated in the middle of Po Valley.
As independent little State, Sabbioneta, thanks to its advanced defensive structure would show mainly as a fortress.The two squares are situated in an asymmetrical and decentralized position and form the two most important city hearts around which the most representative buildings stand.
Piazza d'Armi , called Castle's Square on the XVI century's second half, was the centre of the Lord's private life. [following]

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