They think that name Magnacavallo might come from Latin magna cava vallis – id est big pit valley – or from the rich family name Magna-Cavalli.
St. Pietro and Paolo Romanesque church was renovated more than once; recently they added also two lateral naves. In 1723 they built its bell tower, which was restored in 1947, after being damaged during II World War.
Magnacavallo is considered Mantuan emigration capital: every year emigrants descendants come here to visit the monument to emigrants (2000) and the emigrant festival (on first September Sunday), where they can see original pictures and objects.
In Dosso dell’Inferno (3 km far from here), there is a beautiful late XVI century Gonzaga's summer residence. Inside it, Jesuits built Santa Caterina oratory.
In Magnacavallo restaurants you can taste the typical tortelli sguazzarotti, which are stuffed with pumpkin, must, sweet sauce, beans and chestnuts.
Events:
St. Pietro and Paolo festival (first June week) – October festival (first October week) – Emigrant festival, in September .