Giussago
Hello friends, today I'm taking you on a tour of Giussago, an Italian town in the province of Pavia, Lombardy.
Giussago is a small town with just over 5000 inhabitants and is located in the plain between the Olona and the Naviglio Pavese, on the border with the metropolitan city of Milan. The toponym Giussago derives from the Latin name ''Iustius'' with the suffix -acus, and the ''via Mediolanum-Ticinum'', one of the Roman roads that connected Milan with Pavia, passed near the city.
Giussago has a rich history of interesting events. The municipality was formed by the gradual aggregation of many small municipalities that existed in the area in the 19th century and at the beginning of the following one. Giussago was part of the ''Campagna Soprana'' and was the headquarters of a squadra. Throughout the centuries, the municipality had various feudal lords, such as the Pallavicino and the Gallarati.
Aggregated municipalities in Giussago
The municipality of Giussago was formed by the aggregation of numerous municipalities. The city of Baselica Bologna was part of the Campagna Soprana pavese, and was a fiefdom of the Sforza of the Caravaggio branch, counts of Lacchiarella. The parish church of Baselica conserves the remains of the Blessed Baldassarre Ravaschieri from Chiavari. The municipality of Carpignago belonged to the Giussago squadra within the Campagna Soprana and was a fiefdom of the Certosa di Pavia Monastery. The municipality of Casatico was part of the Campagna Soprana pavese and was not enfeoffed in the 18th century. The municipality of Cassina Maggiore was an autonomous municipality until 1757 and was not enfeoffed. The municipality of Guinzano was a fiefdom of the Pietragrassa of Pavia and in 1757 was united with the suppressed municipality of Molino de' Perotti. The municipality of Liconasco was a fiefdom of the Certosa di Pavia Monastery and in the 18th century the municipalities of Novedo, Moriago, and San Colombanino were aggregated to it. Finally, the municipality of Nivolto was an autonomous municipality until 1757, when it was a fiefdom of the counts Fantoni of Pavia. Ronchetto was a municipality belonging to the Campagna Soprana, and in the 18th century was a fiefdom of the Landolfi of Milan.
What to see in Giussago
Giussago is a quiet town with some interesting points of attraction. One of the places worth visiting is the parish church of San Giorgio, dating back to the 15th century. The church is characterized by a terracotta façade and a bell tower. Other buildings of interest are the Clock Tower and the remains of the walls that surrounded the city.
Not-to-be-missed events
The municipality of Giussago, like many other cities in Italy, is famous for its religious celebrations. Indeed, the city celebrates its patron saint, San Giorgio, on April 23 every year. During the festival, there are numerous activities including the solemn Mass, the procession through the streets of the historic center, and the rides for the younger ones.
Local cuisine
The cuisine of Giussago and the surrounding area is typical of Lombard cuisine, with many meat-based dishes. Among the most common dishes is the Milanese-style cutlet, a dish based on breaded and fried veal. Another dish not to be missed is the risotto alla pavesana, a creamy risotto with peas, bacon, and sausage.
Conclusions
Giussago is a quiet and welcoming town that deserves a visit. The history of Giussago is rich in interesting events and its traditional architecture and monuments make it an ideal destination for those who want to discover authentic Italy. But Giussago is also a modern city, with activities for young people and delicious local cuisine. Come visit us in Giussago!
