| Canegrate | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Lombardy | |
| Territory | Alto Milanese | |
| Altitude | 192 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 5,325 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 12.468 (30/6/2011) | |
| Name inhabitants | canegratesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0331 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 20039, 20010 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Santa Maria Assunta and San Rocco | |
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Canegrate is a municipality of the Lombardy belonging to metropolitan city of Milan, inAlto Milanese.
To know
Geographical notes
Canegrate is located in the Legnanese, along the river Olona, south of the Varesine Prealps. The soil is mainly composed of pebbles, gravel, sand and clay. At one time it was covered by a thin layer of humus not very suitable for the growth of woods and subsequently for agricultural cultivation, so as to be largely groana. Due to the presence of clayey sedimented layers in correspondence with the ancient riverbeds of the Olona, the soil struggles to absorb rainwater.
When to go
| Climate | gen | Feb | mar | apr | mag | down | Jul | needle | set | Oct | nov | dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum (° C) | 6.1 | 8.6 | 13.1 | 17.0 | 21.3 | 25.5 | 28.6 | 27.6 | 24.0 | 18.2 | 11.2 | 6.9 |
| Minimum (° C) | -4.4 | -2.5 | 0.4 | 4.3 | 9.0 | 12.6 | 15.3 | 14.8 | 11.5 | 6.4 | 0.7 | -3.6 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 67.5 | 77.1 | 99.7 | 106.3 | 132.0 | 93.3 | 66.8 | 97.5 | 73.2 | 107.4 | 106.3 | 54.6 |
One of the best times to go to Canegrate is at the end of September, when the Autumn Festival. Another optimal period to visit Canegrate is the month of June, when, in the headquarters of the Contrada Baggina, the Fish Festival.
Canegrate has a continental climate with cold winters with many frosty days. The fog is widespread above all on agricultural and wooded areas. Summers are hot, humid and moderately rainy.
Background
In 1926, in the Canegratese district of Santa Colomba, some archaeological finds came to light, which was not initially given much importance. Between March 1953 and autumn 1956 excavations were carried out for the recovery of other objects. in particular, a necropolis of about 200 tombs was discovered, some with a simple pit and others with a pit covered with stone and pebbles, as well as numerous bronze objects. The site appeared to be one of the largest in northern Italy, and was traced back to 1200 BC. classifying it between the middle and the recent Bronze Age. The prehistoric culture associated with it is known as Canegrate culture. It has an importance that goes beyond local borders.
Starting from the 4th century A.D. there was a progressive demographic decline throughout the region. The consequent depopulation of the countryside caused extensive damage to agricultural production, a factor that contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire (476 AD). After the invasion of the Goths in 533, the Canegrate area was conquered by the Lombards in 568 and Milan was occupied in September 569.
From 774 to 888 the territory of Canegrate was part of the Carolingian empire; during these years we can imagine the town as a small village made up of clay houses around which crops of cereals, vegetables and vines extended. Subsequently Canegrate was first included in the Burgaria countryside and then in the Seprio countryside, two of the "counties" into which the territory of Milan was divided in the Late Middle Ages.
The town was razed to the ground by Ottone Visconti in 1287 as part of the war against the Torriani who actually owned land in Canegrate. In 1261 the Augustinian canons of the church of San Giorgio at the castle of Legnano stipulated the exchange of their assets in this area, including a farmhouse called Meraviglia, a surname that was also recurrent in the following centuries. In 1261 the Torriani came into possession of the aforementioned assets in the territory but remained owners of them only until 1277.
From the Statutes of the waters and roads of the Milan countryside made in 1346, it appears that Canegrate, defined as "el locho da Canegrà", was part of the Parabiago parish church. The Canegratese community was responsible for the maintenance of the" strata da Rò ".
At the end of the eighteenth century the main activity of Canegrate was agriculture and, in particular, viticulture: the vineyards covered about 75% of the territory. In the following decades, sericulture began to appear, which slowly took the place of vine cultivation. In the nineteenth century the silkworm suffered a serious epidemic in the territory which, together with the increase in land rents and duties on basic necessities, inflicted a severe blow to the rural activities of the country.
In 1809, with the decree "November 4, 1809" issued by Napoleon Bonaparte, the neighboring municipality of San Giorgio su Legnano was suppressed and incorporated into the municipality of Canegrate.
In 1832, Giovanni Battista Rampoldi, in his Chorography of Italy described the town of Canegrate as follows: "Canegrate, village of Lombardy, province of Milan, parish of Legnano. It is on a pleasant hill, at whose feet the Olona flows towards the east, in an area rich in vines and mulberry trees, one mile from Parabiago to borea and 7 from Bustoarsizio to sirocco. It has a silk factory and has almost a thousand inhabitants. In 1261 a strong clash took place there between the popular people of Milan, headed by the Torriani, against the nobles who had repaired to Castelseprio with their archbishop Leone da Perego.»
In 1901 Canegrate jumped to the headlines for the riots that swept the Lombard territory, in particular that of the province of Milan. Some colonists employed by the duke Giuseppe Visconti di Modrone rebelled against his economic claims and occupied the duke's palace, causing various damages.
Only after World War II Canegrate experienced an economic recovery: slowly abandoned agricultural activity and settled by now a more industrial culture, mechanical and footwear industries arose, which brought new jobs and a consequent increase in population.
In 1962 a part of the territory of the town was incorporated into the municipality of San Giorgio su Legnano while another part of the territory of the municipality of San Giorgio su Legnano was annexed to the municipality of Canegrate.
How to orient yourself
Canegrate: full screen map.The main landmarks of Canegrate are the railway and via Fratelli Bandiera, which cut the town in two in a north / south direction. The latter connects Canegrate with Legnano and Parabiago. Other important road axes are via Magenta and via Toti, which cut the town in two in an east / west direction.
Neighborhoods
The town is divided into four districts:
- Baggina
- Valverde
- Santa Colomba
- Cascinette
How to get
By plane
Canegrate does not have airports but is about 25 km from Milan-Malpensa, which is the second Italian hub after Rome Fiumicino. To reach Canegrate from the airport it is necessary to take the state road SS 336 (which passes through the aforementioned hub) and continue to the entrance to the A8 motorway (Busto Arsizio junction). After taking the latter, and having passed the Castellanza exit, you need to exit at the Legnano junction. After exiting the motorway, at the first roundabout, turn right and continue straight ahead until you find the road signs for Canegrate.
By car
State and provincial roads
- There
state road 33 of the Sempione connects Legnano with Milan. - There
state road 527 Bustese connects Legnano with Monza in one direction and Oleggio in the other. - There
provincial road connects Legnano with Inveruno.
state road 33 of the Sempione connects Legnano with 
state road 527 Bustese connects Legnano with 
provincial road connects Legnano with Inveruno.Highways
Milan-Varese motorway, Legnano exit.
Genoa-Gravellona Toce motorway, exit for the A8 motorway.
Lainate-Como-Chiasso motorway, exit Saronno - State road 527 Bustese.
Turin-Trieste motorway, exit Marcallo-Mesero.
Milan-Varese motorway, Legnano exit.
Genoa-Gravellona Toce motorway, exit for the A8 motorway.
Lainate-Como-Chiasso motorway, exit 
Turin-Trieste motorway, exit It is not possible to reach Canegrate through waterways.
On the train
Canegrate is equipped with a railway station which serves the Domodossola-Milan railway, from which the trains of the suburban S5 (Varese-Treviglio) regularly pass. Only in the morning, there is also a regional train.
By bus
The public transport service that connects Canegrate with the other municipalities is managed by the company MOVIBUS,, which is based in San Vittore Olona. There are 3 extra-urban lines that cross Canegrate:
- Z605: San Giorgio su Legnano / Canegrate / Parabiago / Milan MM Dorino
- Z643: Vittuone / Arluno / Ossona / Casorezzo / Parabiago
- Z611: Legnano / Canegrate / Parabiago
How to get around
By public transport
Canegrate does not have a city public transport system but is crossed, as already mentioned, by some MOVIBUS buses.
By car
The city can be visited by car and road traffic is flowing.
With guided tours
There are no organized tours to visit the town.
What see
- 1 Ancient church of Santa Maria Assunta, piazza Matteotti. Located in Piazza Matteotti, the central square of the town, it has an uncertain date. An ancient church probably existed before 1200, but around 1570 another was built on the ancient cemetery, given that a document drawn up in Busto Arsizio in those years, a certain Wonder of Canegrate donated some goods to the Church. On the east side of the building the date 1588 is reported, probable restructuring or expansion, while another inscription located on the west wing reports the year 1755, perhaps when the external plaster was set up.
- 2 Church of Santa Colomba, via Alberto Da Giussano. Located in the district of S. Colomba (near the border of Legnano is St. George), is currently dedicated to Santa Maria del Carmine. The temple is mentioned for the first time in the thirteenth century by Goffredo da Bussero in Liber notitie Sanctorum mediolanensis: "... de Sancta Columba est ecclesia in loco Canegrate ..."; at the time it was the seat of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament. More precise information comes from Cardinal Carlo Borromeo, who saw it during the pastoral visit of 17 October 1566, describing it as a single rectangular nave, a semicircular apse with a" shell of turtle ", frescoed walls, brick paving and bell tower with bell, indicating it as dedicated to the" Circumcision of Our Lord Jesus Christ ", with holidays on January 1st.
- 3 Church of the Beata Vergine Assunta, via Zanzottera, 18. Located in Piazza Matteotti, the central square of the town, it has an uncertain date. An ancient church probably existed from before 1200, but around 1570 another was built on the ancient cemetery, since from a document drawn up in Busto Arsizio in those years, a certain Wonder of Canegrate donated some goods to the Church. On the east side of the building the date 1588 is reported, probable renovation or expansion, while another inscription located on the west wing reports the year 1755, perhaps when the external plaster was prepared.
- 4 Visconti-Castelli Palace, Piazza della Pace. The complex of Palazzo Visconti-Castelli consists of two joint buildings, of which the oldest is the one facing north: Villa Gallarati-Meraviglia dates back to the end of the 18th century, originally the residence of the Meraviglia nobles, then passed into hand to the Gallarati; later it was sold to the Castelli family, which had already owned over half of the Canegratese territory since 1699 and built the most recent part. The entire complex remained the property of Castelli until 1853, when it was sold to the Visconti di Modrone, who in turn sold it to the industrialist Piantanida in 1920: from that moment it underwent various transformations and uses, up to the division of the property into various apartments.
- 5 Archaeological Museum of Canegrate (Archaeological Museum "Ferrante Rittatore Vonwiller"), Unity of Italy Square.
Free.
Free.Events and parties
- 1 Canegrate Esordienti Soccer Tournament, Sandro Pertini sports field, via Terni 1. Since 1999, every year the local football club, namely Calcio Canegrate & OSL, has organized a tournament for the beginners category (12-year-olds) during the first week of September, in which various teams from central and northern Italy participate, including major clubs. (eg Inter, Juventus, Milan, Turin, etc.) and smaller teams (eg Legnano, Pro Patria, Pro Sesto, etc.). The tournament is divided into phases, a first and a second group stage, a semifinal phase and the final.
What to do
- 1 [link not working]Play mini golf at a private facility, Minigolf Relax Time, via Tagliamento 16, ☎ 39 0331 555622, @[email protected]. Between 11 and 25 August 2007, the structure, which is located inside an ice cream parlor, hosted the X world championship of minigolf, for the categories women, men, national women and national men.
- 2 Attending the start of the Canegrate Basket, Knights Palace, Via Parma 77, Legnano, ☎ 39 0331 558366. In the 2014-2015 season the women's team plays in Serie A3.
Shopping
The streets of the town are home to many shops and some bars.
Night clubs
- 1 Beer Banti, via Mulino Galletto, 8, ☎ 39 0331 400317.
12: 00-14: 30; Tue-Sun 19: 30-03: 00. German beer, pizzeria and Bavarian dishes. - 2 Estrobar, via Alessandro Manzoni, 82.
- 3 Marilyn's, via Guglielmo Marconi, 15, ☎ 39 0331 402115, @[email protected]. Mon-Sun 17: 00-02: 00. Cocktail bar and restaurant. The summer home, which is called Marilyn's Whiteout and which is located in via Podgora 45 a Legnano (at the corner with the SP12), it is only open from June to September.
- 4 [link not working]Minigolf Relax Time, via Tagliamento, 16, ☎ 39 0331 5556221. Summer period: 10: 00-2: 00; Sun 14: 00-2: 00; Closed Mon. Winter period: Tue-Fri 10: 00-15: 00 and 20: 00-2: 00; Sat 10: 00-2: 00; Sun 14.00-2: 00; Closed Mon. Ice cream parlor equipped with mini golf courses.
12: 00-14: 30; Tue-Sun 19: 30-03: 00. German beer, pizzeria and Bavarian dishes.Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Santamaria cuisine, alley Carrera, 3, ☎ 39 0331 414583.
- 2 [link not working]O'Scugnizzo pizza restaurant, via Magenta, 94, ☎ 39 0331 405152.
- 3 Mulino Beer-Banti restaurant, pizzeria and brewery, via Mulino Galletto, 8, ☎ 39 0331 407245. Bavarian and Italian cuisine. The restaurant was converted from an old renovated mill. It is also a brewery.
- 4 Osteria della Lucciola, via Monte Santo, 2, ☎ 39 0331 402799.
- 5 Trattoria Night Food Bar, via Unknown Soldier, ☎ 39 0331 403333.
Where stay
Canegrate does not have hotels, bed & breakfasts or hostels in which to stay overnight.
Safety
- 2 Municipal police, via Alessandro Manzoni, 1, ☎ 39 0331 411221.
- 3 Bonomi Pharmacy, Piazza Unita d'Italia, 6, ☎ 39 0331 400500.
- 4 Simonatti Pharmacy, via November 4, 3, ☎ 39 0331 400425.
Up turnifarmacie.it[link not working] you can view the days and opening hours of pharmacies in nearby Legnano.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 5 Italian post, via Cervino, 3, ☎ 39 0331 411172.
Around
- The Roccolo Park[1]. It is a local park of supra-municipal interest which includes wooded and agricultural areas of the municipalities of Arluno, Bust Garolfo, Canegrate, Casorezzo (where the park is located), Nerviano is Parabiago. It has an area of approximately 16 km². It was established in 1991 for the protection of the natural elements of the area and for the enhancement of agriculture, which engages about 80% of the park's surface with the cultivation of corn, wheat, wheat, oats, barley, soy and fodder. Of the remaining territorial area, 9% is characterized by woods, while 1% by roads, quarries and the Villoresi canal with its network of secondary irrigation canals. Another feature of the park is the presence of numerous farmhouses scattered throughout its territory, witnesses of the agricultural tradition of the area.
- The Park of the mills. It is a local park of supra-municipal interest recognized by the Province of Milan on 10 March 2008 which develops around the Olona and the Villoresi Canal in the municipalities of Legnano, Canegrate, San Vittore Olona, Parabiago and Nerviano. The park is characterized by the presence of waterways in a densely urbanized and industrialized area. It includes the Castello di Legnano park, the agricultural areas along the Olona river up to the former Olivetano Monastery in Nerviano and the Villoresi canal up to the border with Lainate. The presence of wooded areas outside the Castello park is rare. In the park there are very important historical testimonies such as the castle of Legnano, the former Visconti di Modrone factory (now used as a residential center) and six mills, the last to testify to the ancient milling tradition of the area. The Parco dei Mulini can be visited by bicycle. A cycle path already funded by the Lombardy Region is being designed which will connect the urban park of Castello di Legnano to Nerviano. Already now it is possible to cross the Park on dirt or asphalted roads suitable for cyclists with the exception of the stretch affected by a busy road between the small island of San Lorenzo di Parabiago and the Villoresi Canal.
- The Local park of the wood of Legnano (Also known as Castle park). It is a municipal park that develops around the Olona river. It has an area of about 25 hectares and extends over the territory of the municipality of Legnano. It extends around the castle of Legnano. Established in 1976 as a local park of supra-municipal interest, since 2008 it has been part of the Parco dei mulini, a park of supra-municipal interest that covers about 500 hectares. Since 1981, a wetland of about half a hectare has been created which is fed by groundwater with the aim of providing a favorable environment for the life of fish and waterfowl. Among the fish there are pike and carp, as well as numerous other fish species.
Itineraries
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- The Alto Milanese Park. It is a Local Park of Supra-municipal Interest (PLIS) and affects the metropolitan city of Milan in the municipality of Legnano and the province of Varese in the municipalities of Busto Arsizio and Castellanza. It was recognized by the Council of the Lombardy Region with a resolution of 27 October 1987 on the proposal of the three municipalities concerned. The area covers approximately 360 hectares, of which approximately 178 are in the Municipality of Legnano, 126 in the Municipality of Busto Arsizio and 53 hectares in the Municipality of Castellanza. The boundaries are delimited by the peripheries of the three municipalities and include a large area with a predominantly agricultural vocation. The Alto Milanese Park is located in an area where the passage from the high dry plain to the low one rich in waters and springs is visible. Thanks to the presence of traditional agricultural areas and rural buildings such as farmhouses and stables, the park is inhabited by the owl, the swallow, the black redstart, the bat and other species that would not find a place elsewhere. The presence, in constant increase, of the blackbird and the turtledove is also signaled. The presence, on the other hand, of oaks is the ideal habitat for the great spotted woodpecker and squirrel, as well as for all those species, such as bats, which need large cavities in the trunks for reproduction or wintering. The border hedges along the cultivated fields also provide an important living environment for many animals
- There Valmorea railway. It was a railway that once connected Castellanza, in the province of Varese, a Mendrisio, in Canton Ticino. In 2008 the northernmost route was reactivated for tourism purposes. From Olgiate Olona to Castiglione Olona there is a cycle path that runs along the Olona river and passes by various sites of interest such as old disused industrial plants and floodplains. The railway passes through the Medio Olona Park. (up Wikipedia)
