A Historical, Industrial and a Cultural Centre just outside Milan

History  Legnano was founded by the Romans and it is crossed by The Olona (an important river), and it is famous for its historical battle during the Longbard Reign (1176 b.C.). Legnano was a very rich town and became even richer during 19 th century.

Around Legnano  Legnano is well served by motorways and buses. It is crossed by the Sempione, an important road that connects Legnano to Milan. The town is about 20 km away from Milan and very close to the Malpensa Airport. You can reach Milan by train, bus or car.

Accommodation  Legnano offers a big range of hotels from four star hotels, for example Elitis, to others hotel such as Pagoda..

Palazzo Leone da Perego  It is located in the town centre and it was the holidays house of Leone da Perego during the13 th century. Today it hosts a lot of exhibitions. One part of the building houses an art gallery.

Basilica di San Magno  This is the main church of the town and it was built during the16 th century. This is a renaissance church and it contains an altar realized by Bernardino Luini and drawn by Bramante.

Castello di Legnano  It was built in the13 th century. It has a rectangular basis and there were six round towers. The Visconty family owned the castle during the 14 th century but in 1437, it was given to the Lampugnani family.

Monumento ad Alberto da Giussano  Alberto da Giussano was an important warrior of the 12 th century. He helped Lega Lombarda in opposing Federico Barbarossa to defend the Carroccio. Legnano paid its dues to Alberto da Giussano by building a monument which represents him. It stands in the city centre very close to the train stationthe train station.

Industrial tour  Legnano was famous for its cotton factory and other factories of the 19 th century. We can cite: Cotonificio Lampugnani, Officine meccaniche Franco Tosi, Cotonificio Bernocchi, Cantoni. Today some of these old factory still demonstrate the methods of production they used to use in the past.

Museo Civico  This museum offers a testimony of the Olona Valley’s former society.proof of the ancient society of Olona’ valley. An ancient graveyard also stands here and the museum also houses a collection of items dating back to the Roman ages.

Palio di Legnano  This is the most important event in the city. It is held on the last Sunday of May. This event is dedicated to the Battle of Legnano. The city is divided into eight districts which participate in a parade where people wear traditional and medieval costumes. The parade ends in stadium where a horse race then takes place. Each district has a horse in the race and the winning horses district is awarded the “Cross” which is taken back to the district headquarters and is displayed for the whole year until the next race is held.