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Comune in Lombardy, Italy
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Legnano is a city in Milan Province, in the Lombardy region of Italy, about 20 km from downtown Milan. It is crossed by the river Olona (fiume Olona), and is home to 60,000 people (2021). Thanks to the historic Battle of Legnano, Legnano is the only town, in addition to Rome, named in the Italian national anthem. Every year Legnanesi remember this battle with the Palio di Legnano.
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Basilica di 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.
Chiesa di Sant'Ambrogio
known from 1389. It was rebuilt in the 17th century.
Castello di Legnano
enlarged by the Torriani in the 13th century re-using a former convent. Later it was owned by the Lampugnani family.
Parco Castello
Monumento ad Alberto da Giussano
Archaeological museum.
Wi-fi free, specialty fish.
2 wood stoves over 100 types of pizzas.
Pizza restaurant. Wi-fi free.
Pizza restaurant.
2 wood stoves over 100 types of pizzas.
Mediterranean cuisine.
Grilled meat.
Italian gourmet restaurant near the city centre with top quality wine selection and modern dishes.
Wine and cocktail bar. In the summer is located in the Diaz St. Park
To drink: Daiquiri Frozen and Yucca Cocktail, music 1990s revival, commercial DJs.
Restaurant, home cooking, international cocktails.
It's in Metropolitan Area of Milan, with a spa, gym, meeting rooms and free covered parking.
It is in the centr3 of Legnano.
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