Rozzano

Rozzano is a commune in the southern part of the Milan metropolitan area, roughly 9 kilometers from the city center. The settlement spreads across flat terrain marked by housing developments, commercial structures, and smaller public facilities.

Napoleon raised the settlement to independent commune status in 1809 and ordered the incorporation of the hamlet of Torriggio at that time. In 1870 the final union with Pontesesto took place, forming the present communal territory.

The town name appears in medieval records and points to early farming settlements that worked the flat land south of the metropolis. Today apartment blocks and commercial buildings shape the view, while a few old farmsteads recall the agricultural past.

Train connections and roads run south from Milan city center, with the journey taking about half an hour depending on traffic. Once there, the communal area is easiest to explore by car or using local buses.

The Fiordaliso shopping center carries more than 44,000 plants on its outer walls, forming a vertical garden amid the urban buildings. This green facade stands out clearly from the surrounding streetscape and draws the eye.

Location: Metropolitan City of Milan

Capital city: Rozzano

Elevation above the sea: 103 m

Shares border with: Assago, Basiglio, Milan, Opera, Pieve Emanuele, Zibido San Giacomo, Binasco

Website: https://comune.rozzano.mi.it

GPS coordinates: 45.38333,9.15000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:58