Catfish

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Catfish

Catfish is a typical species of stagnant or slow-flowing waters characterized by a soft and muddy seabed. It is also able to adapt to extreme conditions, in warm and low-oxygen water. For these reasons, as well as for the sapidity of its meat, it is bred in extensive fish farming ponds.

Originally from North America, catfish was introduced in Italy in the early 1900s. Once widespread and common throughout the river Po basin, it has subsequently undergone some downsizing during the 90s, due to a viral disease that caused a significant reduction of this species, both in natural environment and breeding. Currently, catfish is expanding in the waters of the region and is locally highly valued among fishermen. Lastly, its presence contributes to the containment of invasive and harmful species of which it nourishes.

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monastero san benedetto brescello

Monastery of San Benedetto


Following a legacy by the Duchess Eleonora d'Este, in the second half of the 15th century, the Benedictine nuns became owners of the Monastery, until the advent of the Cisalpine Republic. Then, in 1758, the religious order was suppressed. As early as 1553, the Monastery was home to a school for convent girls. Later, in 1798, the Monastery was suppressed. In 1873, the Municipality of Brescello became owner of the building and transformed it into a military barrack. At the beginning of the 20th century, the building wing overlooking “Via Primo Maggio” was used as an elementary school, whereas most of the building was residential or the seat of small workshops. In 1933, the south and west wings were demolished, while the main body of the building housed the “Casa del Fascio”, and served as a location for meetings and orchestra rehearsals.