Historedia
EuropeEvent

First Publication of Gazzetta di Mantova

When
1664
Where
Mantua, Italy
Episodes
1

The Gazzetta di Mantova was established in Mantua in 1664. It is recognized as the world's oldest newspaper still existing and published under the same name.

Episodes

  1. 1664 · Mantua, ItalyFounding of the Gazette

    The Gazzetta di Mantova was established in Mantua in 1664, beginning its continuous publication history.

Background and detail

Historical Status. Due to its 1664 establishment, the publication holds the distinction of being the world's oldest newspaper still existing and published with the same name.

Sources

  1. Gazzetta di Mantova Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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