Zorlesco
Welcome to Zorlesco
Hello everyone! Today we will talk about Zorlesco, a hamlet of Casalpusterlengo, in the province of Lodi, Italy. This small town is located a few kilometers north of the municipal capital, along the State Road 9 Via Emilia. Its history is ancient, and was first mentioned in 1039 in the will of Count Ilderado da Comazzo. Curious to learn more? Keep reading!
History of Zorlesco
As we mentioned earlier, the history of Zorlesco dates back to 1039. The municipal territory included the hamlet of Olza, and a church of San Nazaro was mentioned as early as 1261. In the 16th century the new church dedicated to Saints Nazario and Celso was erected, and in 1562 Pope Pius IV recognized it as a parish church.
During the Napoleonic era (1809-1816), Zorlesco was a hamlet of Casalpusterlengo, but regained autonomy with the establishment of the Lombardo-Veneto Kingdom. In 1861, with the Unification of Italy, the municipality had 1,919 inhabitants, and the Milan-Bologna railway line passed by the town without a station being built.
In 1929 Zorlesco joined Vittadone and was aggregated to Casalpusterlengo. Today, the urban center is crossed by the Brembiolo river and preserves some interesting examples of rural architecture, such as the Cascina del lago, the Cascina Olza and the Cascina Battaglia.
Centro Tori
Zorlesco is known for the presence of the Lombard Entity for the strengthening of zootechnics and the sanitary reclamation of bovine breeding, commonly known as the "Centro Tori". Here, studies and research are carried out on animal husbandry and animal health, with the aim of improving the production and quality of milk and meat.
Monuments and places of interest
Among the monuments and places of interest in Zorlesco, we find Villa Biancardi, immersed in the greenery of a large park. It is a valuable example of Liberty style, built in 1911 by Cav. Serafino Biancardi, where there used to be a castle. The project was designed by Gino Coppedè, and inside there are frescoes by the Casalese painter Angelo Prada, in the Hunting Room.
Conclusions
Here you have a brief overview of the history and places of interest in Zorlesco, a small town in the province of Lodi, Italy, famous for the presence of the "Centro Tori" and the beautiful Villa Biancardi. If you ever pass through this area, don't hesitate to stop and visit this charming town!
