Bellinzago Lombardo
Bellinzago Lombardo: A Lombard Municipality with a Romanesque History
Hello everyone! Today I'm talking about Bellinzago Lombardo, a small municipality located in the metropolitan city of Milan in Lombardy. Its history dates back to Roman times, when the area was crossed by an important Roman road called "via Gallica". Since then, the municipality has gone through various periods and undergone many transformations.
Symbols of Bellinzago Lombardo
The coat of arms of Bellinzago Lombardo was designed based on the hypothesis that the modern name "Bellinzago" derives from "Birinzago", an older name. The coat of arms consists of elements such as the red enamel and the rampant lion in gold, which are taken from the coat of arms of the Birinzago family. The banner, on the other hand, is a split flag of white and red.
Bellinzaghese Society
Turning to the society of Bellinzago Lombardo, it is interesting to note how the municipality has undergone demographic evolution over the centuries. For example, in 1751, the population was 680 inhabitants, while in 1853 it was 1266 people. In addition, since 2015, the municipality has been part of the Martesana-Adda homogeneous area of the metropolitan city of Milan.
Moreover, the community of Bellinzago Lombardo also includes several people from other countries. According to ISTAT data as of December 31, 2015, the number of foreigners in the municipality was 259 people. The most represented nationalities are Romania, Albania, China, and Ukraine.
Administration and More
Regarding the administration of Bellinzago Lombardo, in addition to the information already provided, the municipality has an official website where further details can be found.
Furthermore, there is also a YouTube channel of the Civil Library of Bellinzago Lombardo that offers various interesting content on local culture, such as book reviews and interviews with writers.
I hope this brief summary has provided a useful overview of Bellinzago Lombardo. I invite you to visit the municipality if you have the opportunity, discovering in person its beauty and historical importance. See you next time!
