Founded on the Adigetto, one of the old courses of the river Adige, Lendinara is an important centre from the historical, artistic, cultural and religious points of view.
Since the eighteenth century, in fact, this little town has been honoured with the title of "Athens of Polesine" because of the artistic treasures it contains.
A wealth of religious architecture, Lendinara is a place of pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pilastrello, a monastic complex dating back to 1500. Also noteworthy are the Cathedral of St. Sofia, with the high bell tower (one of the highest in Italy), and the church of St. Biagio. Among the public buildings in Piazza Risorgimento, we need to mention the Praetorian Palace, the Clock Tower and the Loggia of the Town Hall.
The romantic walk along the course of the Adigetto makes us discover places historically linked to Garibaldi. In fact, A. Mario, an important Italian patriot and politician who championed the cause of the Risorgimento in the United States, was born in Lendinara.
To this important figure and to the historical period in which he lived, is dedicated a beautiful reenactment, "Go Garibaldi", that happens every year during the month of June. Also in the arts Lendinara was a fertile native land: one of the major wood carvers of the 1400s, Lorenzo Canozio, was born here and so was Domenico Montagnana, one of the most important luthiers of 1700s, to whom Lendinara dedicates a festival.
