Legnano, Administrative commune in Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy.
Description
Legnano is a commune in the Metropolitan City of Milan that spreads along the Olona River about 20 kilometers northwest of Milan. The town connects residential neighborhoods with small industrial zones and riverside parks.
History
In 1176 the Lombard League defeated Emperor Frederick Barbarossa at Legnano, securing independence for northern Italian cities. The memory of that fight continues to shape how the town sees itself today.
Culture
The name comes from the Latin Leonianum, recalling a Roman estate that once stood here. Today several streets and squares carry references to the 1176 battle, which remain visible throughout the town.
Practical
The railway station offers regular connections to Milan and other towns in the region, while bus lines link neighborhoods within the town. Paths along the river work well for walking and are easy to reach during the day.
Did you know?
The town appears beside Rome as one of only two place names in the Italian national anthem. That mention refers directly to the medieval battle that happened here.
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Monument to the Warrior of Legnano
486 m
Castle of Legnano
1.8 km
Basilica of San Magno
1 km
Stadio Giovanni Mari
778 m
Parco Alto Milanese
2.6 km
Palace Leone da Perego
991 m
Guido Sutermeister Museum
807 m
Monumental cemetery of Legnano
1.4 km
Sanatorio regina Elena
1.9 km
Church of San Giulio, Castellanza
1.8 km
SALe Legnano
1 km
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
1.4 km
Church of San Domenico
864 m
Sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie
1.4 km
Museo d'arte moderna Pagani
2.2 kmCastello dei Cotta
791 m
Church of St. Therese of Bom Jesus
1.3 km
Church of the Holy Martyrs
275 mParco Bosco dei Ronchi e Parco ex-ILA
2 km
Church of St. Martin
867 m
Villa Bernocchi
777 m
Casa del Balilla
1.3 km
Church of St. Erasmus
1.8 km
Church of Sant'Ambrogio
939 m
Museo Fratelli Cozzi
2 km
Villa Parravicini
2.3 km
Torre Colombera
799 m
Church of San Bernardino
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