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View of Gottolengo, Brescia
Postcard by Ed. Tagnoli A. - R. Priv. - Gottolegno, 1936


Gottolengo is a town in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, with a population of approximately 5,022 residents as of 2024. It lies at an elevation of 53 metres, near the borders of the provinces of Cremona and Mantua. Archaeological evidence suggests human presence in the area as early as the 3rd millennium BC, and its recorded history dates back to the Roman period. Over the centuries, the town developed as an agricultural centre, benefiting from its location in the fertile Po Valley. Among its architectural landmarks is the 15th-century Carmelite complex of St. Jerome, which includes a brick bell tower. Gottolengo's historical significance and rural setting contribute to its character within the Lombardy region.