Carate Brianza

Carate Brianza sits in the Lambro River valley at elevations between 230 and 300 meters, stretching across roughly 10 square kilometers with residential neighborhoods and green spaces. The town blends historical centers with modern districts along the river corridor.

Human settlements in this area trace back to the Stone Age, with archaeological finds now kept in Milan's Archaeological Museum demonstrating early occupation. Medieval structures later formed the village layout that shapes the community today.

The Basilica of Saints Pietro and Paolo shapes local religious life with its distinctive architecture built from Lambro stones and decorated with medieval paintings. Five churches across the town reflect how residents have practiced their faith across different neighborhoods and generations.

Villa Cusani Confalonieri functions as the municipal library and sits within a public park ideal for walking or relaxing. Visiting this site lets you explore both the building's history and the surrounding green space at a leisurely pace.

The former Krumm spinning mill along the Lambro shows how this river once powered local industry and crafts. These industrial remains reveal a time when waterpower drove the area's economic growth.

Location: Province of Monza and Brianza

Capital city: Carate Brianza

Elevation above the sea: 250 m

Shares border with: Albiate, Besana in Brianza, Briosco, Giussano, Seregno, Triuggio, Verano Brianza

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

GPS coordinates: 45.68333,9.23333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:57