Annone di Brianza
A corner of Lombardy: Annone di Brianza
Welcome to Annone di Brianza, a small town with a big history in the beautiful region of Lombardy. Located between the state road 36 of Lake Como and Spluga and Oggiono, Annone di Brianza overlooks the pre-alpine Lake of Annone, in Upper Brianza.
History: from prehistoric times to the Annoni nobility
Annone di Brianza boasts an ancient history dating back to prehistoric times. During this phase of development, the Polada culture had a strong impact on the area around Lake Annone. One of the earliest records of the settlement dates back to 880, where the town is described as a fortified village. In the Middle Ages, Annone was part of the county of Martesana before becoming part of the parish of Oggiono. The Annoni family, originally from the area, were the lords of the time.
Symbols: municipal coat of arms and banner
The municipal coat of arms consists of a shield of the Annoni family in the upper part while the lower part shows Lake Annone with the background of the Lecco mountains. The banner, on the other hand, is a split drapery of blue and red.
Monuments and places of interest
Among the treasures of Annone di Brianza, the Oratory of San Giorgio stands out, a place of worship dating back to 1481. The oratory is an ancient single nave building that preserves a series of frescoes dating back to the 16th century. Inside the parish house, you can admire a 16th-century Flemish school polyptych and a contemporary painting depicting an encounter between Jesus and his mother.
In addition to the Oratory of San Giorgio, Annone di Brianza has a series of wonderful historic villas including Villa Annoni Cabella, Villa Caillard, Villa Carena Bondioli, Villa Carenni and Villa Gatti. For architecture enthusiasts, it is also worth visiting the former Polvara nursery, elementary schools, the washhouse, and the town hall.
Society: demographic evolution
Annone di Brianza has a population of 2322 inhabitants according to the latest data. The town's demographics have seen a steady increase since 1751, from 600 inhabitants to 793 in 1805. In 1853 Annone di Brianza had 1174 inhabitants and after the annexation of Bosisio Parini in 1809, the population was 1524.
Administration and twinnings
Annone di Brianza has twinned with several Italian and non-Italian cities. The town is still looking for other cities with which to extend its connections and cultural exchanges.
Gallery of images
Discover Annone di Brianza through the beauty of some photos in our gallery: from the view of Civate, Lake Annone, and Monte Barro, to the Oratory of San Giorgio and Villa Caillard.
Come and visit Annone di Brianza, a hidden gem of Upper Brianza that will leave you speechless.
