 It is the birthplace of Domenico Montagnana (1680–1750), one of the world's finest violin and cello makers.Tenor Domenico Ronconi was also born in the town.In the latter part of the 19th century, it was the home of Jessie White Mario, the English woman who took an active part in the struggle for the Unification of Italy at the side of Mazzini and Garibaldi.