Carnago
Welcome to Carnago, in the heart of Lombardy
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Carnago, a municipality located in Lombardy. This city has a population of about 6,600 inhabitants and is located in the province of Varese, just 12 km from the capital. One of the curiosities of Carnago is that the name seems to derive from the Celtic word ''* karnākon'', which means "pile of stones".
The location of Carnago
Carnago is located in the center of the valleys of the Arno and Olona, on the southern part of the Morenian hill of glacial origin. The municipal territory also includes the hamlet of Rovate and covers an area of , including the hamlet of Rovate, which was a separate municipality until 1928. Carnago is located from Varese, 11 km from Busto Arsizio and 9 km from Gallarate. A part of the municipal territory is included in the "Parco RTO" (Rile Tenore Olona Park) named after the main rivers that run through it: to the east the Tenore, in the center the Rile and to the southwest the Riale.
The history of Carnago
The history of Carnago dates back to the Roman era, when the ''via Novaria-Comum'' passed through here. This road connected the ''Municipio (Roman history)'' of ''Novaria'' (Novara) and ''Comum'' (Como) passing through ''Sibrium'' (Castelseprio). In 1650, the community of Carnago redeemed the land by purchasing the bonds that the Regia Camera put up for sale after the death of the noble Francesco Maria Carnago. The city has been dominated by the nobles who have succeeded each other over the centuries.
After the destruction of the Castrum of Castelseprio in 1287, the clergy residing in the fortress moved to neighboring villages, but continued to celebrate religious rites in the intact church of S. Giovanni Evangelista. In 1582, Carlo Borromeo transferred the prepositura from Castelseprio to the parish of S. Martino in Carnago. In the same year, the chapel of Bartolomeo apostolo in Rovate, which is believed to have been built as a private church of the Martignoni family and only later became a parish chapel, was elevated to a parish.
The RTO Park
One of the interesting areas of Carnago is the RTO Park. This is a conservation and recovery project of rural and forested areas that encourages contact with nature and the use of the area for sports or leisure activities. The park takes its name from the main rivers that run through it: to the east the Tenore, in the center the Rile and to the southwest the Riale. Crossing the park means immersing oneself in a naturalistic reality rich in flora and fauna.
Events in Carnago
Carnago is a city that is very attentive to the enhancement of the territory and its traditions. One of the most important events is the festival of Sant'Anna. This festival, which takes place on July 26th, is a tradition deeply felt by the community. The most anticipated moment is the procession, which winds its way along the streets of the village. The festival of Sant'Anna is an opportunity to exchange greetings with friends and to taste the typical dishes of the local tradition.
Places of interest
If you are curious to visit Carnago, there are some places of interest that you cannot miss. One of these is the church of S. Martino, located in the center of the village. This church was built in the seventeenth century and is an example of Baroque architecture. Other places of interest are the chapel of Bartolomeo apostolo in Rovate and the church of S. Giovanni Evangelista.
In addition, the city is located a short distance from Lake Varese and the Ticino Park, which are some of the natural attractions of the area.
Conclusion
In summary, Carnago is a very interesting town to visit, both for its history and for the attractions it offers. If you have the opportunity to spend some time in this area, I recommend you do so, perhaps by participating in the festival of Sant'Anna or taking a walk in the RTO Park. We are certain that you will not be disappointed by the beauty of Carnago and its territory.
