Desio

Desio is a commune in the Province of Monza and Brianza in northern Lombardy, located south of Como and near Milan. The built area joins with neighboring settlements and forms a continuous urban zone with residential districts, shops and local businesses.

In the late 13th century, a military confrontation between two Lombard noble families took place here, resulting in a long-term shift in the control of Milan. The settlement grew in the following centuries as part of the Milanese hinterland and experienced economic development through crafts and industry during the 19th and 20th centuries.

The name of the town appears in historical records with shifting spellings, showing its long settlement in the region. The center shows older residential quarters and squares where people shop and talk outside the stores during the day.

The town sits on a railway line that offers direct connections to surrounding towns and the metropolitan area. Visitors can walk through the center or use public transport for longer distances within the region.

A local research center preserves documents and materials about a pope who was born here in the first half of the 19th century. His birthplace lies within the town and links the settlement to the history of the Catholic Church in the 20th century.

Location: Province of Monza and Brianza

Capital city: Desio

Elevation above the sea: 196 m

Shares border with: Cesano Maderno, Lissone, Muggiò, Seregno, Varedo, Bovisio-Masciago, Nova Milanese

Website: http://comune.desio.mb.it

GPS coordinates: 45.61667,9.21667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:05