Gudo Gambaredo
Gudo Gambaredo: the agricultural face of Buccinasco
If you're looking for a peaceful place away from the chaos of the city, Gudo Gambaredo could certainly be the right choice for you. Located about 2 km south of the center of Buccinasco, this hamlet is entirely made up of countryside, within the South Milan Agricultural Park. The territory of Gudo has a small artificial lake, Lake Santa Maria, and other smaller lakes, the Pastorini lakes. The village is mainly known for its strong agricultural presence.
The history of Gudo Gambaredo
The name Gudo Gambaredo may derive from the union of "acutus" (sharp) with shrimp. The municipality of Gudo Gambaredo in 1811 was incorporated into the municipality of Corsico and then in 1841, in an inverted way, the union with Buccinasco, together with Rovido and Romano Banco, was proposed again. Shortly after the Unification, in 1866, the municipality of Buccinasco had, at the borders of the time, 924 inhabitants, divided as follows: Buccinasco Castle 192, Gudo Gambaredo 193, Romano Banco 165, Rovido 135, scattered farms 239.
Monuments and places of interest
Religious architectures
The center of the village is made up of the Square where the Church of San Giovanni Battista is located, with a simple red brick façade and rose window and bell tower. The church has a single nave and frescoes of which only a few are still visible, although in poor condition, and four mosaic-decorated windows with images of saints such as Santa Maria Goretti or San Luigi Gonzaga. On the left side of the church, there is a smaller chapel dedicated to the Madonna and Child.
Civil architectures
%% Farms
Gudo, given its agricultural history, has always been very rich in mills and courtyard farms. Currently, there are many active ones, among these the largest and most famous are:
- Cascinazza (or Cassinazza): is a farm that has been transformed into a monastery, the Monastery of the Order of St. Benedict SS. Peter and Paul. This change took place in 1971, after the renovation of 1970. The monastic order of St. Benedict in this monastery is 15.
- Cascina Molinetto
- Cascina Parazzolo
Conclusions
In summary, if you are looking for a peaceful place to get away from the city, Gudo Gambaredo could certainly be the right choice for you. With its strong agricultural presence and beautiful landscapes, this hamlet of Buccinasco offers a perfect blend of nature and history. It is definitely worth visiting the Church of San Giovanni Battista and taking the time to walk along the numerous trails. If you are interested in the historical side of the village, there are many local events organized every year that celebrate the tradition of the place. Do not hesitate to visit Gudo Gambaredo to spend a moment of peace and relaxation in the midst of nature.
