Bregnano
A friendly introduction
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Bregnano, a municipality in the province of Como, in the wonderful region of Lombardy. It's a small town with only 6450 inhabitants, but it has a series of unique features that make it so special. So, stay with me as I tell you everything you need to know about Bregnano!
The physical geography of Bregnano
Bregnano is located at an average altitude of 290 meters above sea level, on the outskirts of Brianza and Bassa Comasca. The glacial influence can be easily noticed from the nearby morainic hills around the town, which testify the presence of glaciers in the past. The municipality is bordered by Cadorago, Cermenate, Lazzate, Rovellasca and Lomazzo. Throughout its territory, the Lura river flows and a part of this communal territory is part of the Local Park of Supramunicipal Interest of the Lura Valley, which includes the Rosoré lake and the adjacent humid area. Near the border with Cadorago and Vertemate, there are the sources of the Roggia Murella.
The history of Bregnano
Bregnano has a lot of history behind it. Its oldest historical attestation dates back to the 9th century, when the locality was known as "Beroniano". In the 12th century, the town was involved in disputes between Como and Milan and was placed under ecclesiastical jurisdiction as a fiefdom of the Diocese of Como Ardizzone di Castello. Over the centuries, Bregnano became part of the feudal possessions of the Carcano family, but in 1751 it was freed from feudalism and subjected to a fifteen-year payment for its "redemption". Later, the territorial compartment of the Duchy of Milan of 1756 indicated Bregnano, Puginate and Cassina Manigardi as a single municipality.
The castle of Bregnano
Bregnano had a castle in the 12th century, situated in the context of the disputes between Como and Milan. In this context, Alberico, one of the commanders of the Milanese side who distinguished himself in the battle of Montesordo in 1126, was a resident of Bregnano. Over thirty years later, Bregnano became a fiefdom of the Bishop of Como, Ardizzone.
Conclusions
Here's everything you need to know about Bregnano: a small municipality in the beautiful province of Como, in Lombardy. Known for its glacial-influenced geography and rich history that encompasses the disputes between Como and Milan and the feudal possessions' influence of the Carcano family, Bregnano is a place full of charm and history. How about visiting it during your next vacation in Italy?
