Bussero
Welcome to Bussero: a journey through the history and beauty of the city
Welcome to Bussero, a municipality of 8,332 inhabitants in the metropolitan city of Milan, located in the Martesana area. Let's discover together the history and wonders of this city.
Origin of the name
The name Bussero derives from buxus, an evergreen shrub, which is also the basis of a common Lombard surname.
History
The area was already populated in Roman times and in 1906 a female sarcophagus belonging to that period was found. The city of Bussero gave its name to a prominent family in Milan, which founded the San Barnaba hospital in 1145, and of which Pagano, podestà in 1212, was also a part.
Monuments and places of interest
Bussero boasts numerous elegant and refined villas and palaces. Among the villas, there is Villa Sioli Legnani, renovated in the mid-nineteenth century, Villa Berti, of eighteenth-century origin, and Villa Tamassia Radaelli, dating back to the early eighteenth century. Villa Casnati is the oldest villa, dating back to 1541, and it also has a park. In 2020, a modern auditorium and a sports hall were inaugurated, after 15 years of stalled construction sites.
Coat of arms
The coat of arms of Bussero recalls the three feudal families of the village: the de Bussero, the Olgiati, and the Greppi di Bussero. The two stars in the upper part of the interzato come from the Bussero family coat of arms, while the fish figure introduced in the lower part comes from the Olgiati family coat of arms. The lily in the central band of the interzato is instead taken from the Greppi di Bussero coat of arms.
Society
Bussero is a municipality in continuous demographic growth, from 518 inhabitants in 1751 to 1,412 inhabitants in 1859.
Infrastructure and transport
Bussero is well served by infrastructure and transport. There is a stop on Line M2 of the Milan subway, on the Cascina Gobba-Gessate route. In addition, it can be reached via the "Carugate" exit of the eastern ring road A51 motorway and the "Agrate" exit on the A4 motorway from Turin to Trieste.
Administration
Since 2015, Bussero has been part of the Union of municipalities of Martesana, also including Cernusco sul Naviglio, Gorgonzola, Carugate, Pessano con Bornago, and Cambiago.
Conclusions
Bussero is a city that combines history and modernity, with a wide offer of places of interest and leisure. The city is well connected to the rest of the region and thanks to urban development projects, it is becoming increasingly attractive for tourists and residents. Come and discover Bussero and its wonders!
