Leno
Discovering Leno
Hello friends, today I want to talk to you about Leno, a town in the province of Brescia in Lombardy. Leno, called "Lén" in the Brescia dialect, is a center of agricultural and industrial importance with a population of 14,371 inhabitants. Leno boasts a rich history of culture and tradition, and has been a place of discoveries from the Lombard era. Moreover, Leno is famous for its Abbey.
The territory of Leno
The territory of Leno is characterized by a predominantly agricultural landscape typical of the lower Brescia countryside, with extensive cultivation of cereals, vineyards, and orchards.
Symbols and history
The emblem of the municipality of Leno was recognized by decree of the head of government on July 15, 1937. The flag, granted by royal decree on May 7, 1942, is a blue drapery. The history of Leno dates back to the Lombard era and the municipality has been inhabited since the Bronze Age.
Monuments and places of interest
Leno is rich in monuments and places of interest, including numerous churches, such as the Church of San Martino in Porzano, which contains local works of art and an altarpiece painted by Moretto around 1530, the Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord and Sacred Heart of Jesus in Castelletto (Leno) and the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, built according to the design of Antonio Marchetti (architect). Furthermore, the fortified farmstead in Castelletto is a place of great historical interest, as well as the famous Abbey of Leno, also known as Villa Badia.
Society
Leno has a significant foreign population out of a total of 2282 people, with the majority represented by Indians, Moroccans, Romanians, Albanians, and Pakistanis. The Brescia dialect is widely spoken in the city alongside Italian.
Culture and events
Leno hosts numerous annual events, such as the Feast of Saint Benedict, the Saint Benedict Trophy (cycling), the Great Carnival of Carnivals, the First of May Rock! Festival, and the White Night.
Anthropogenic geography
Leno is composed of three hamlets: Castelletto (Leno), Milzanello, and Porzano.
Infrastructure and transport
The municipality of Leno is served by public transport managed by Arriva Italia, which connects it to Brescia and the municipalities of the province.
Administration
Leno does not have official twinning agreements with other municipalities.
Conclusions
Here is an overview of the municipality of Leno, one of the many small gems that characterize the province of Brescia. If you have the opportunity to visit this city, take advantage of it to discover its history and culture.
