Legnano

Legnano

Infobox CityIT
img_coa = Legnano-Stemma.png img_coa_small = yes
official_name = Comune di Legnano
region = Lombardy
province = Milan (MI)
elevation_m = 199
area_total_km2 = 17
population_as_of = December 31, 2007
population_total = 56751
population_density_km2 = 3330
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|45|36|N|08|55|E
frazioni =
telephone = 0331
postalcode = 20025
gentilic = Legnanesi
saint = St. Magnus
day = November 5
mayor = Lorenzo Vitali
website = [http://www.legnano.org www.legnano.org]

Legnano is a town in the north-west of Lombardy, situated on the flat lands of the Po Valley between Milan and Lake Maggiore, straddling the little River Olona. In 2007 the town had 56,751 inhabitants registered. Politically the town is within the Province of Milan.

History

It was scene of defeat of Emperor Frederick I by the Lombard League in 1176. "See Battle of Legnano".

Main sights

*The Basilica of San Magno (early 16th century). The interior, on the Greek cross plan, contains an altar by Bernardino Luini which it is said to have been begun by Bramante.
*The monument to Alberto da Giussano in the Piazza Monumento (1900)

Famous people

The fashion designer Gianfranco Ferré was born in Legnano.
The Professional wrestler Il Marchese was born in Legnano.

ports

Trivia

Together with Rome, Legnano is the only other city mentioned in the Italian national anthem by Goffredo Mameli.

External links

* [http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?tb=1&city=Legnano&country=IT Mapquest - Legnano]
* [http://www.legnano.org/ Comune di Legnano Home page]


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