Legnano in northern Italy was the scene in 1176 of a defeat suffered by the Emperor Friedrich I, Barbarossa, at the hands of the troops of Milan and other Lombard cities.
Legnano
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Legnano (lānyä'nō), city (1991 pop. 50,018), Lombardy, NW Italy, near Milan. Manufactures of this important industrial center include plastics, steel, machinery, and textiles. Near Legnano the Lombard League defeated (1176) Emperor Frederick I.
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| Comune di Legnano | |||
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| Coordinates: 45°36′N 08°55′E / 45.6°N 8.917°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Lombardy | ||
| Province | Milan (MI) | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Lorenzo Vitali | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 17 km2 (6.6 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 199 m (653 ft) | ||
| Population (31 March 2009) | |||
| - Total | 58,013 | ||
| - Density | 3,412.5/km2 (8,838.4/sq mi) | ||
| - Demonym | Legnanesi | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 20025 | ||
| Dialing code | 0331 | ||
| Patron saint | St. Magnus | ||
| Saint day | November 5 | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Legnano is a town and comune 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, with some 56,900 inhabitants. Administratively, the town is within the Province of Milan. Legnano received the honorary title of city with a royal decree on August 15, 1924.
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History
The most ancient proofs a settlement in Legnano dates to pre-historic times, to the so-called Culture of Remedello (21st-19th centuries BC). Later it was a Celtic center, conquered by the Romans in the 1st century BC.
In the Middle Ages, Legnano was the seat of the battle in which Emperor Frederick I was defeated by the Lombard League (1176).
From 1820 to 1915, with the introduction of numerous textile and mechanical companies, the town grew from an agricultural to an industrial center. Most of the textile industries closed in the 1960s: today the services sector is the most thriving one.
Main sights
- The Basilica of San Magno (early 16th century), designed by Giovanni Antonio Amadeo or one of his followers. The interior, on the Greek cross plan, contains an altar by Bernardino Luini which it is said to have been begun by Bramante or, more likely, by Amadeo or Antonio da Lonate.
- Church of Sant'Ambrogio, known from 1389. It was rebuilt in the 17th century.
- Castle, enlarged by the Torriani re-using a former convent. Later it was owned by the Lampugnani family.
- The monument to Alberto da Giussano in the Piazza Monumento (1900).
Famous people
- Gianfranco Ferré, fashion designer.
- Il Marchese, professional wrestler.
Sports
| Club | Sport | Founded | League |
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| A.C. Legnano | Football | 1913 | Serie C1/A |
| Legnano Basket Knights | Basketball | 1966 | Serie B2 |
| Frogs Legnano | American Football | 1977 | Serie A |
| Atletica Legnano | Track & Field | ? | FIDAL |
| Baseball Softball Club Legnano | Baseball and Softball | 1950 | Serie A1 (softball); Serie C1 (baseball) |
Culture
Together with Rome, Legnano is the only other city mentioned in the Italian national anthem by Goffredo Mameli.
"Legnano" is a famous brand of lightweight racing bicycles, named for the city in which they were produced. Notably, celebrated racers Gino Bartali and Fausto Coppi rode Legnano bicycles.[1]
The fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has its administrative offices in Legnano.[2]
Twin towns
Aprica, Italy
References
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- Salvatore Cammarano
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- La battaglia di Legnano, opera (Classical Work)
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- Year 1490 (in Science & Technology)
- Antonio Salieri
- Alexander III (pope)
- Bernardino Luini (Italian painter)
- Andrea da Fiesole (di Guido) (art)
- Antonio Salieri (music)
- BBPR (architecture)
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