Loggia dei Milito
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Loggia dei Milito - one of the oldest buildings of the Lombard city of Cremona, a famous tourist destination. The inscription on the plaque in the wall of the facade, is that Loggia was built in 1292, the year.

Loggia dei Milito has been a meeting place for members of the military community, "Milito Sochieta Dei", which existed long before the construction of the building and composed of the richest and most influential people of Cremona and neighboring towns. In addition to being at the lodge held public meetings, it was also used to store flags, statutes and other important social objects.

Loggia dei Milito architecturally consists of two rectangular space, placed one above the other, like many other urban buildings in Lombardy that period. Under the portico one can see the emblem of Cremona - sculptural composition consisting of two Hercules, which hold together the coat of arms of the city. According to legend, Hercules was the founder of Cremona. It must be said that the logo was moved to the Loggia dei Milito from Porta Margarita, which were destroyed in 1910.

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