Montegaldella is a city in the

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, northern

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. The highway SP16 runs through the town.

Main sights

The Villa Conti-Lampertico "La Deliziosa" (Delightful one) was built in the early 17th century; its garden features statues by

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. Like the nearby Montegalda, it is home to a castle. '' San Michele Arcangelo'' is a 16th-century

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church, restored in the early 2000s; the church's bells are still rung by hand by a team of citizens, who have also participated in bellringing contests.

References

Cities and towns in Veneto {{Veneto-geo-stub