Caronno Pertusella
Welcome to Caronno Pertusella!
Hello everyone! Today I'll be talking to you about Caronno Pertusella, a town in the province of Varese, Lombardy. With its 17,940 inhabitants, Caronno Pertusella is part of the Milan metropolitan area and is located about 19 km from the city.
History and Geography
Caronno Pertusella, which in Milanese dialect is pronounced "Carònn" and "Pertusella", derives its name from the Latin "Caronum". In the past, the village of Cassina Pertusella was a separate municipality until the establishment of the province of Varese and its annexation to it.
The town also has some monuments and places of interest, such as the Church of Santa Maria della Purificazione.
Symbols
The coat of arms of the Municipality of Caronno Pertusella was recognized by royal decree in 1934, while the gonfalon is a cloth cut in blue and red.
Society
Caronno Pertusella is a multicultural city, with a foreign population representing 7% of the inhabitants. The most represented nationalities are Romania, Albania, and Morocco.
Culture
The town has distinguished itself for some initiatives that have given it a certain visibility at the national level. Among these, the breaking of the Guinness World Records for the largest tiramisu in 2007, the largest millefeuille cake in the world in 2009, and the longest softball game in the world in 2010. Another successful initiative was the launch, in 2009, of the first Italian area dedicated to neighborhood watch.
Economy
Caronno Pertusella is home to two important companies: the Swedish multinational automation company Assa Abloy and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.
Infrastructure and Transportation
The town is well connected to Milan thanks to the Caronno Pertusella railway station, located on the Milan-Saronno railway line and managed by FerrovieNord. In addition, a bus line connects the municipal territory of Caronno Pertusella to the neighboring municipalities.
In short, Caronno Pertusella is a small but fascinating town in Lombardy, where culture and innovation blend perfectly with tradition and history. If you have the opportunity to visit, don't miss the chance to discover all its beauties!
