LEGNAGO

legnago, a fortified town of venetia, italy, in the province of verona, on the adige, 29 m. by rail e. of mantua, 52 ft. above sea-level. pop. (1906) 2731 (town), 17,000 (commune). legnago is one of the famous quadrilateral fortresses. the present fortifications were planned and made in 1815, the older defences having been destroyed by napoleon i. in 1801. the situation is low and unhealthy, but the territory is fertile, rice, cereals and sugar being grown. legnago is the birthplace of g. b. cavalcaselle, the art historian (1827-1897). a branch line runs hence to rovigo.