| Praise | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Lombardy | |
| Territory | Lodigiano | |
| Altitude | 87 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 41 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 45.212 (2017) | |
| Name inhabitants | Lodigiani or laudensi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0371 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 26900 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Bassiano Recurrence: January 19th | |
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Praise is a city of Lombardy.
To know
It is the capital of the vast area of Lodigiano, flat territory of the Lower Po of Lombardy.
Geographical notes
The territory of Lodi is located in the central-southern part of Lombardy, in the band known as the "low plain". The oldest part of the city rises on the Eghezzone hill, an approximately trapezoidal-shaped hill located on the right bank of the Adda river. The municipal territory is crossed by the Adda and numerous other waterways.
Background
Lodi links its origins to the destruction of Laus Pompeia, ancient village of the Boi Celts. Being located on the confluence of the roads it gives Placentia (Piacenza) and from Acerrae (Pizzighettone) led to Mediolanum (Milan), Laus it was a knot of primary importance and became a thriving commercial and agricultural village. In 1111 Laus Pompeia it was razed to the ground by the Milanese following a period of siege. In 1158 the city was refounded by the emperor Frederick I known as Barbarossa not on the ruins of Laus Pompeia (where it stands today Lodi Vecchio) but along the banks of the Adda, to allow it a position of greater control over the territory. In the thirteenth century Lodi continued to develop thanks to the protection of Frederick II. Starting from 1251, the Lordships of Vistarini, Torriani, Visconti, Fissiraga and Vignati followed one another, until in the 14th century the County of Lodi became dependent on the Duchy of Milan, initially under the Visconti who built the majestic castle of Porta Regale (1355- 1370) and later under the Sforza who, with Francesco, expanded and consolidated the defensive system by building two fortifications at the ends of the bridge over the Adda. In the Renaissance period important historical events took place in Lodi: in 1413 the antipope Giovanni XXIII and the emperor Sigismondo convened the Council of Constance from the Cathedral of Lodi. In 1454 the Italian pre-unification states signed the peace of Lodi, which guaranteed forty years of political stability. This also marked one of the happiest periods in Lodi's history from a cultural point of view, in particular under the bishopric of Carlo Pallavicino. In later times Lodi fell under Spanish, Austrian and French rule. This corresponded to a period of decline and slowdown in population growth, especially in the Spanish era, when the city was reduced to a real fortress. On May 10, 1796, Napoleon Bonaparte defeated the Austrians in the famous battle of the Lodi bridge, opening the way for the conquest of Milan. In the second half of the nineteenth century, the city began to expand outside the ancient medieval walls, especially following the opening of the Milan-Piacenza railway line in 1861 and the settlement of the first industries (including Polenghi Lombardo in 1870) .
How to orient yourself
Lodi: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- Milan Linate Airport. Take the Provincial Road 15 / B, continue on the State Road 415, then on the State Road 9 until the entrance to the A1 motorway, exit Lodi.
- Milan-Malpensa Airport.
- Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport.
By car
Autostrada del Sole: exit Lodi.
On the train
Lodi station, located on the Milan-Bologna line.
By bus
Service performed by the company LINE.
How to get around
What see
Lodi links its origins to the destruction of Laus Pompeia, born as municipium Roman and later a flourishing medieval village, razed to the ground by the Milanese in 1111.The city was refounded by the Emperor Frederick I several kilometers from the original site and from then until the Renaissance experienced a long period of prosperity. well-known city monument: the Civic Temple of the Beata Vergine Incoronata, recognized as one of the greatest masterpieces of the Lombard Renaissance. The remarkable Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral and the Broletto instead overlook the elegant Piazza della Vittoria. In Lodi there are numerous other buildings of artistic value, including the Gothic churches of San Francesco and Sant'Agnese, in addition to the Romanesque San Lorenzo.
1 Sanctuary of the Incoronata, Via Incoronata, 25. 
Monday from 9.00 to 12.00 - From Tuesday to Friday from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 15.30 to 18.00 - Saturday and Sunday from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 18.00. It is one of the jewels of the Lombard Renaissance and was built with an octagonal plan at the end of the 15th century. The complex is also part of the Museum of the Treasure of the Incoronata, with free admission from the Incoronata Temple.- 2 Duomo, Victory Square. Built in the 12th century, with Gothic and Renaissance remodeling.
- 3 Church of San Francesco, Via San Francesco. Gothic construction dating from the 13th-14th century.
- 4 Civic Museum, Corso Umberto I, 63 (Temporarily closed and awaiting refurbishment), ☎ 39 0371 442306. It collects archaeological finds from the Lodi Vecchio area and the paintings of the Lodi school.
- 5 Visconteo Castle (It cannot be visited, as it is the seat of the Police Headquarters). Medieval construction that served as a defensive fortress.
- 6 Mozzanica-Varesi Palace, Via XX Settembre, ang. via Volturno. It is one of the most important historical buildings in Lodi, built in the fourteenth century.
Monday from 9.00 to 12.00 - From Tuesday to Friday from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 15.30 to 18.00 - Saturday and Sunday from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 18.00. It is one of the jewels of the Lombard Renaissance and was built with an octagonal plan at the end of the 15th century. The complex is also part of the Museum of the Treasure of the Incoronata, with free admission from the Incoronata Temple.Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Night clubs
- Fusion. Nightclub for dancing and eating (mainly sushi).
- The loft. Local Latin American.
- Bridge. Pub.
- Wellinghton. Brewery.
- Gibe. Bar for young people.
- National. Exclusive local.
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- Burger King Lodi, Viale Pavia 98, ☎ 39 0371 091092. Mon-Sun: 11: 30-22: 00. The services are: King Drive, Parking, Play King, Wifi, Parties
Average prices
- 1 Outside Modena, Via Mosè Bianchi, 1, ☎ 39 0371 425062.
- 2 Osteria Vecchia Lodi, Via Lake Garda, 21, ☎ 39 0371 495373.
- 3 Armandino Pizzeria, Via Marsala, 94, ☎ 39 0371 423242.
- 4 Gaffurio restaurant, Via Gaffurio, 11, ☎ 39 0371 426967.
- 5 Three Lilies At the Crowned, Victory Square, 47, ☎ 39 0371 421404.
- 6 Latin Quarter - Tex-Mex restaurant, Via Dei Tigli 3, ☎ 39 0371 432494.
- 7 Trattoria Torretta, Piazza Angelo Maria Sommariva, 4, ☎ 39 0371 413547.
- 8 Kentucky Western Saloon restaurant, Viale Milano, 95, ☎ 39 366 8004707.
- 9 Pizzeria Fontana, Viale Torino, 1, ☎ 39 0371 427263.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Castello hotel restaurant, Piazza Castello, 2, ☎ 39 0371 420396.
- 2 Rings hotel, Via Vignati, 7, ☎ 39 0371 421354.
- 3 Concorde Hotel, Station square, 2, ☎ 39 0371 421322.
- 4 Hotel Europa, Viale Pavia, 5, ☎ 39 0371 35215.
- 5 Villa Laila Bed & Breakfast, Via Agello, 6, ☎ 39 335 210830.
- 6 Bed and breakfast La Gallina, Via Lago D'Iseo, 28, ☎ 39 345 1167192.
Safety
- 1 Barbieri Pharmacy, Piazza Vittoria, 43, ☎ 39 0371 420004.
- 2 Brusoni Pharmacy, Via Grandi, 6.
- 3 Chioda Pharmacy, Corso Roma, 79, ☎ 39 0371 420161.
- 4 Municipal Pharmacy N.1, Via S. Bassiano, 39, ☎ 39 0371 410161.
- 5 Municipal Pharmacy N.2, Via Cavallotti, 23, ☎ 39 0371 50243.
- 6 Municipal Pharmacy N.3, Viale Savoia, 1, ☎ 39 0371 31587.
- 7 Municipal Pharmacy N.4, Viale Pavia, 9, ☎ 39 0371 34600.
- 8 Corbellini Pharmacy, Via Italia, 59 / A, ☎ 39 0371 31493.
- 9 Pharmacy of the Center, Via Marsala, 8, ☎ 39 0371 420067.
- 10 Giberti Pharmacy, Corso Roma, 29, ☎ 39 0371-420127.
- 11 Manfrini Pharmacy, Victory Square, 6, ☎ 39 0371 420023.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 12 Italian post, via Fascetti 1 / a, ☎ 39 0371 468178.
- 13 Italian post (Lauds 1), via Volturno 4, ☎ 39 0371 542731.
- 14 Italian post (Lauds 2), via Lodivecchio 7, ☎ 39 0371 412031.
- 15 Italian post (Praise 3), viale Italia 65, ☎ 39 0371 431843.
Around
- Lodi Vecchio - About 7 km from the capital. The ancient Laus Pompeia it was located at today's Lodi Vecchio; the village was located on the confluence of the roads leading from Placentia (Piacenza) and from Acerrae (Pizzighettone) led to Mediolanum (Milan), and at the point of intersection with the road from Ticinum (Pavia) continued up to Brixia (Brescia).
- Cream - Its Cathedral and the church of Santa Maria della Croce are the main reasons of interest; the city was for four hundred years in possession of the Serenissima, a period of which it retains many architectural influences and part of the Venetian walls.
Itineraries
- Lodi is part of the San Colombano Wine and Lodigiani Flavors Road, a path of food and wine tourism promotion, about 120 kilometers long and recognized by the Lombardy Region, which winds through the province of Lodi and in province of Milan on a territory of 65 municipalities, including: Clairvaux, Melegnano, Lodi Vecchio, Cavenago d'Adda, Maleo, Codogno, San Colombano al Lambro, Borghetto Lodigiano, Graffignana, Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Mirandolo Terme is Monteleone.
