Lomagna
The fascinating history of Lomagna
Lomagna is a small Italian municipality with a population of 5,107 inhabitants. It is located in Brianza, in the province of Lecco, Lombardy. This area was one of the crossings of the famous ''via Spluga'' during the Roman civilization, a road that connected Milan to Lindau through the Spluga Pass. In the sixteenth century, Lomagna was the place where some women were sent to the stake for Italian witchcraft, as attested by a text preserved at the Biblioteca Ambrosiana.
Symbols of Lomagna
The coat of arms and the banner of Lomagna were granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 2003. The banner is white and blue.
Monuments and places of interest
Lomagna is rich in religious architecture, including the Parish Church of San Pietro. This church was built between 1596 and 1624 and was invested with the prepositure of Barzanò in 1608, and then the jurisdiction over the benefit of the church of San Martino in 1611. In the territory, there is also the Oratory of San Giuseppe in Maressolo, erected at the behest of a priest from the Sossago family. In the past, there were also the church of Sant'Alessandro, demolished because it was dangerous, and the church of San Silvestro, which collapsed in 1611.
The demographic evolution of Lomagna
Lomagna has had significant demographic growth over the years, going from 350 inhabitants in 1751, to 491 in 1771, and reaching 743 in 1853. In 1809, the municipality was annexed to Osnago and, in 1805, it had 490 inhabitants.
Ethnic groups and foreign minorities
According to updated data, about 9.0% of the population of Lomagna (446 inhabitants) is composed of foreigners. Among them, the largest groups are Romanians (206), Albanians (63), Moroccans (82), and Senegalese (12).
Administration
No details are provided on the administration of Lomagna.
Conclusions
Lomagna is a charming and interesting village, located in an area rich in history and culture. Its monuments and religious architecture can be admired by anyone who wants to discover the beauty of this Italian municipality.
