Casatenovo
Welcome to Casatenovo, a town rich in history and nature
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Casatenovo, a town in the province of Lecco, in Lombardy. With its 13,200 inhabitants, Casatenovo is a place rich in history and natural beauty.
The physical geography of Casatenovo
Casatenovo is located in the southwestern end of the province of Lecco, in the Meratese area, and is a municipality of 12.7 km². It borders to the west and south with the municipalities of Besana in Brianza, Correzzana, Lesmo, Camparada and Usmate Velate (province of Monza and Brianza) and to the east and north with the municipalities of Lomagna, Missaglia and Monticello Brianza (province of Lecco). The territory is mainly composed of urban areas, interrupted only by some woods along the waterways such as Pegorino, Lavandaia and Nava. The main hydrographic system is constituted by the Molgorana and La Folgora canal.
The history of Casatenovo
The first traces of Casatenovo date back to the fourth century, with the finding of a sepulchral stele with an inscription relating to a soldier named Lucillio Domestico Valeriano at Cascina Porrinetti. However, the first documented mention of Casatenovo dates back to 867. During the period of Christian restoration, numerous presbyterial churches were built, including that of Casatenovo, which became one of the most important in the area. Over the centuries, the municipality experienced development and prosperity, first as a place of passage for merchants and pilgrims, then as an agricultural and finally industrial center.
The roads of Casatenovo
Casatenovo is in a strategic position, equidistant between Monza and Lecco. The municipality is served by several provincial roads, such as the provincial road 51 della Santa, which connects the state road 36 and the new Valassina, the provincial road 54, which connects the main directions east-west and north of the center of Casatenovo, and the Provincial 55, which connects the center with Usmate and the connections with Lomagna and the Milan A51 motorway. Casatenovo does not have its own train station, but is served by several bus lines.
The architectural heritage of Casatenovo
Casatenovo boasts a particularly valuable historical architectural heritage. There are about 20 Cascine a corte, agrarian villages of medieval origin, as well as numerous villas and noble residences of historical-architectural interest in the municipality. The historic center of Casatenovo, with the church of San Giorgio, represents one of the most suggestive places of the municipality.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Casatenovo is a place that deserves to be visited for its history, natural beauty and cultural heritage. If you have the opportunity to visit the area, do not hesitate to stop by Casatenovo: I am sure you will fall in love with this municipality so rich in charm. Thank you for reading, see you soon!
