Rho, Administrative commune in Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
Description
Rho is a municipality located roughly 14 kilometers northwest of Milan at an elevation near 156 meters, crossed by the Olona River. The town includes seven neighborhoods: Castellazzo, Biringhello, Lucernate, Mazzo, Pantanedo, Passirana, and Terrazzano, arranged along main roads and rail lines.
History
Roman settlements shaped the early growth of the area, with a document from 864 mentioning the place as Vicus Raudus. The record lists houses and a church dedicated to Saint Ambrose already present at that time.
Culture
The town's coat of arms features a wheel with five spokes, recalling old ties between local noble families and imperial courts. This emblem appears on public buildings and at the entrances to neighborhoods throughout the municipality.
Practical
The town is accessible by roads and rail lines connecting to Milan and surrounding areas. Each neighborhood has its own smaller centers with shops and services, so it helps to know which part you are visiting.
Did you know?
The Fiera di Milano exhibition center was built in the early 21st century within the municipal boundaries and ranks among the largest trade fair venues in Europe. Its presence has transformed the local economy and the look of the surrounding area.
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Alfa Romeo Museum
2.9 km
Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Sorrows, Rho
432 m
Cotonificio Muggiani
1.1 km
San Vittore
786 m
Fontana Visconti
725 m
NH Hoteles Rho
3.8 km
Santi Pietro e Paolo Church
3.9 km
Czech Republic pavilion of Expo 2015
5 kmPLIS Basso Olona
2 kmVilla Scheilbler Gallarati Scotti, Rho
1.1 km
Villa Arconati
5.5 kmEdificio padronale della Villa Settala, Marietti, Greppi, Ricotti
3.5 kmChiesa di Sant'Ambrogio ad Nemus
2 kmMolino Prepositurale
1.4 kmChiesa della Santissima Trinità
1.2 km
San Maurizio Church
2.8 kmTempietto di S. Andrea
2.7 kmVilla Perfetti
4.8 kmVilla Cattaneo, Meraviglia, Carabelli
2 kmCemetery of Passirana
2.5 kmOratorio di S. Luigi
622 mChiesa di S. Andrea
3 kmCemetery of Mazzo
2.7 km
San Bernardino Church
3.6 kmVilla Banfi, Beretta, Pasini, Ceriani
1.2 kmVilla Casati
1.9 km
Town hall
728 mCemetery of Terrazzano
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