Corbetta, Administrative commune in Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
Corbetta is a commune in the Metropolitan City of Milan that spreads across flat terrain and divides into four distinct areas: Soriano, Castellazzo de' Stampi, Cerello, and Battuello. The town sits at about 140 meters elevation and has a clearly suburban character.
Archaeological findings show that Celtic and Ligurian tribes settled Corbetta from the 7th century BC onward. Following Roman colonization of the region, the settlement developed as a rural area near Milan.
The Sanctuary of the Madonna of Miracles has shaped the community's identity as a pilgrimage destination and continues to draw visitors. Religious traditions remain active in the church today.
The town offers train connections to Milan, making it easy for commuters to reach the city for work while living outside. The flat landscape makes the area simple to navigate on foot or by bike.
Beneath the church of San Vittore lie remains of an earlier Christian basilica, revealing layers of religious architecture from different periods. These underground structures show how the site's religious buildings were constructed and reconstructed over centuries.
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