Lanzada
Lanzada: a small mountain town in Lombardy
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk about Lanzada, an Italian town of about 1,257 inhabitants located in the province of Sondrio, in Lombardy. The town is situated in Valmalenco, a narrow and long valley of 25 kilometers, which is part of the Western Rhaetian Alps. The peculiarity of Lanzada is that it is the only town in Lombardy whose territory exceeds 4,000 meters above sea level with Punta Perrucchetti, also known as the "Italian summit of Bernina".
Physical geography: the territory of Lanzada
The territory of Lanzada is characterized by the presence of the Western Rhaetian Alps, which surround and protect it. From Lanzada, you can enjoy a spectacular panorama, ranging from the highest peaks of the Alps to untouched valleys. Punta Perrucchetti is the highest peak in Lombardy, but it's not the only one worth seeing. There are, for example, Pizzo Scalino or Pizzo Cengalo, which exceed 3,000 meters in altitude.
Climate
The climate in Lanzada has typically alpine characteristics, with long and cold winters and cool and pleasant summers. The average temperature of the coldest month, January, is -3.7 degrees Celsius, while that of the warmest month, July, is +16.0 degrees Celsius.
History: symbols of Lanzada
Lanzada has an ancient and fascinating history, dating back to Roman times. In 1816, the town was created with the union of the villages of Lanzada, Codera, Tornadri, and Vernaggia. The symbols of the town are the coat of arms and the banner, depicting a blue mountain and a golden lion's head on a white background, and the flag, composed of the colors green, white, and red, the colors of Lombardy.
Society: demographic evolution
The town of Lanzada has 1,398 inhabitants as of 30/04/2010, with a balanced distribution between men and women. There are 704 males and 694 females, divided into 590 families.
Administration
The administration of Lanzada is governed by the mayor and the municipal council. In particular, the mayor is the institutional representative of the town and carries out functions of government and representation towards the citizens, while the municipal council is the political-administrative governing body of the town.
Notes
If you are nature and hiking lovers, Lanzada is the right place for you. Thanks to its high-altitude location, the town is the ideal starting point for many outdoor activities and naturalistic itineraries.
External links
If you want to know more about Lanzada and its tourist attractions, we invite you to visit the official website of the town and the website of the Orobie Valtellinesi Park.
I hope this brief summary has helped you get to know Lanzada better, its history, geography, and unique climate. Good luck for your next visit to this enchanting town in Lombardy!
