Sesto San Giovanni, Industrial commune in Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
Sesto San Giovanni is a commune northeast of Milan in the Metropolitan City of Milan, Lombardy. The town spreads across residential neighborhoods, business zones, and former industrial sites now being repurposed.
The commune evolved from a rural village into an industrial powerhouse during the late 1800s, with major factories including Falck, Campari, and Breda. In 1954, the settlement officially received city status.
The name combines Saint Sixtus with the Sforza dynasty that ruled Milan for centuries. The area has evolved from a center of heavy industry into a modern business district hosting international companies.
The commune sits just outside Milan and is easily reached by public transport from the city center. Visitors find modern business districts and residential areas suitable for walking.
The local football club Pro Sesto 1913 shares Stadio Ernesto Breda with Inter Milan women's and youth teams. The stadium carries the name of one of the major industrial companies that shaped the town.
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