Abbiategrasso, Medieval commune in Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
Abbiategrasso is a commune in the Metropolitan City of Milan in Lombardy, situated in the heart of the Po Valley. The municipal territory includes residential areas, industrial districts and farmland linked by local roads and canals.
The Visconti Castle arose in 1382 on the remains of earlier fortifications and served as a residence for the ducal family of Milan. The expansion of 1438 brought Renaissance frescoes and new living quarters, transforming the building into a grand seat of power.
The basilica Santa Maria Nuova reveals a three-nave interior still used for services and Mass throughout the week. Visitors notice side chapels with altars and artworks funded over centuries by local donors.
The railway station on Via Cavallotti links the commune to Milan and other towns in the region through regular train connections. Buses run through residential districts and to the center, allowing visitors to reach main sights on foot.
The commune's name derives from medieval charters that referred to the place as Habiate qui dicitur Grasso. This designation refers to the fertile soils of the surrounding area, which have been farmed intensively for centuries.
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