Trezzo sull'Adda
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Trezzo sull'Adda is a comune
(municipality) in the Province of Milan
in the Italian
region Lombardy
, located about 30 km northeast of Milan
on the Adda River
.
The Naviglio Martesana
canal starts from the Adda in Trezzo's territory.
Trezzo sull'Adda borders the following municipalities: Cornate d'Adda
, Bottanuco
, Capriate San Gervasio
, Busnago
, Grezzago
, Vaprio d'Adda
.
Trezzo received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on 8 July, 2008.
family in the 14th century. Protected by the Adda on two sides, it had a 42 m-high square tower on the third one. Its fortified bridge (see Trezzo sull'Adda Bridge
) was 72 m long, the longest bridge span for several centuries, built on three different levels, passing 25 meters over the waters.
Due to its strategic position, the castle was contested first by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and Milan, in the 12th century, and later by the Visconti
and the Torriani families. The castle was destroyed or burnt several times, but was rebuilt on each occasion. The last reconstruction dates from 1370. It was commissioned by Bernabò Visconti
, who was later imprisoned there until his death.
On October 23, 1404, the castle was captured by Paolo Colleoni, father of the important condottiere Bartolomeo
. The Visconti general Francesco Bussone
recaptured it, partially demolishing it and starting its decline. In the 19th century it was used as a quarry for the construction of the Arena di Milano.
In the frazione
of Concesa is the Sanctuary of the Divine Maternity of Mary, built by Cardinal Cesare Monti
from 1641.
Another attraction is Villa Gina, a 17th century villa built on the Adda with fine terraced gardens. Today it is the seat of the Adda Nord Regional Park.
Comune
In Italy, the comune is the basic administrative division, and may be properly approximated in casual speech by the English word township or municipality.-Importance and function:...
(municipality) in the Province of Milan
Province of Milan
The Province of Milan : /) is a province in the Lombardy region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Milan. The provincial territory is highly urbanized, resulting in the third highest population density among the Italian provinces with more than 2,000 inhabitants/km2, just behind the provinces of...
in the Italian
Italy
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region Lombardy
Lombardy
Lombardy is one of the 20 regions of Italy. The capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy and about one fifth of Italy's GDP is produced in this region, making it the most populous and richest region in the country and one of the richest in the whole of Europe...
, located about 30 km northeast of Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
on the Adda River
Adda River
The Adda is a river in North Italy, a tributary of the Po. It rises in the Alps near the border with Switzerland and flows through Lake Como. The Adda joins the Po a few kilometres upstream of Cremona. It is 313 kilometres long...
.
The Naviglio Martesana
Naviglio Martesana
The Naviglio Martesana is a canal in the Lombardy region, Northern Italy. Running from the Adda river, in the vicinity of Trezzo sull'Adda, to Milan, it was also known as Naviglio Piccolo...
canal starts from the Adda in Trezzo's territory.
Trezzo sull'Adda borders the following municipalities: Cornate d'Adda
Cornate d'Adda
Cornate d'Adda is a comune in the Province of Monza and Brianza in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 30 km northeast of Milan and 20 km from Monza.-External links:*...
, Bottanuco
Bottanuco
Bottanuco is a comune in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 35 km northeast of Milan and about 14 km southwest of Bergamo...
, Capriate San Gervasio
Capriate San Gervasio
Capriate San Gervasio is a comune in the province of Bergamo, in Lombardy, Italy.It is situated on the southern tip of the so-called Bergamasca Island, a territory delimited by the rivers Adda and Brembo. It includes three frazioni at slightly different altitudes, San Gervasio d'Adda , Capriate...
, Busnago
Busnago
Busnago is a comune in the Province of Monza and Brianza in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 30 km northeast of Milan.-External links:*...
, Grezzago
Grezzago
Grezzago is a comune in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 30 km northeast of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,414 and an area of 2.5 km²....
, Vaprio d'Adda
Vaprio d'Adda
Vaprio d'Adda is a comune in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 30 km northeast of Milan....
.
Trezzo received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on 8 July, 2008.
Main sights
Trezzo's main attraction is the massive castle which belonged to the powerful ViscontiHouse of Visconti
Visconti is the family name of two important Italian noble dynasties of the Middle Ages. There are two distinct Visconti families: The first one in the Republic of Pisa in the mid twelfth century who achieved prominence first in Pisa, then in Sardinia where they became rulers of Gallura...
family in the 14th century. Protected by the Adda on two sides, it had a 42 m-high square tower on the third one. Its fortified bridge (see Trezzo sull'Adda Bridge
Trezzo sull'Adda Bridge
The Trezzo sull'Adda Bridge or Trezzo Bridge was a medieval bridge at Trezzo sull'Adda in Lombardy, Italy, spanning the Adda river. Completed in 1377, the single arch bridge held the record for the largest span for over four hundred years, until the beginnings of the Industrial Age, while it was...
) was 72 m long, the longest bridge span for several centuries, built on three different levels, passing 25 meters over the waters.
House of Visconti
Visconti is the family name of two important Italian noble dynasties of the Middle Ages. There are two distinct Visconti families: The first one in the Republic of Pisa in the mid twelfth century who achieved prominence first in Pisa, then in Sardinia where they became rulers of Gallura...
and the Torriani families. The castle was destroyed or burnt several times, but was rebuilt on each occasion. The last reconstruction dates from 1370. It was commissioned by Bernabò Visconti
Bernabo Visconti
Bernabò Visconti was an Italian soldier and statesman, who was Lord of Milan.-Life:He was born in Milan, the son of Stefano Visconti and Valentina Doria. From 1346 to 1349 he lived in exile, until he was called back by his uncle Giovanni Visconti...
, who was later imprisoned there until his death.
On October 23, 1404, the castle was captured by Paolo Colleoni, father of the important condottiere Bartolomeo
Bartolomeo Colleoni
Bartolomeo Colleoni was a Venetian condottiero, who became Captain-General of the republic of Venice, where there is a famous statue showing him on horseback.-Biography:...
. The Visconti general Francesco Bussone
Francesco Bussone da Carmagnola
Francesco Bussone, often called Count of Carmagnola , was an Italian condottiero.- Biography :Francesco Bussone was born at Carmagnola, near Turin, in a humble peasant family....
recaptured it, partially demolishing it and starting its decline. In the 19th century it was used as a quarry for the construction of the Arena di Milano.
In the frazione
Frazione
A frazione , in Italy, is the name given in administrative law to a type of territorial subdivision of a comune; for other administrative divisions, see municipio, circoscrizione, quartiere...
of Concesa is the Sanctuary of the Divine Maternity of Mary, built by Cardinal Cesare Monti
Cesare Monti
thumb|Cardinal Cesare MontiCesare Monti was an Italian Catholic Cardinal who served as Patriarch of Antioch and Archbishop of Milan.-Early life:...
from 1641.
Another attraction is Villa Gina, a 17th century villa built on the Adda with fine terraced gardens. Today it is the seat of the Adda Nord Regional Park.