Mairago
Welcome to Mairago!
Hello everyone! Today, I'll be talking about Mairago, a small Italian municipality located in the southeast of Lodi, in Lombardy. Approximately 1380 people reside here, in a territory that boasts a rich history and cultural and natural heritage to discover.
The history of Mairago
Mairago has Roman origins and was owned by the bishops of Lodi in the 12th century. Over the centuries, the territory passed from the hands of the lords of Salerano to those of the Simonetta and Talenti families, and finally to the Vaini family in 1703. During the Napoleonic era, Mairago was incorporated into Cascina Grazzanello, which later became autonomous with the establishment of the Lombard-Venetian Kingdom. Finally, in 1869, the two places were defined as a single entity.
The symbols of Mairago
Mairago has a coat of arms and banner that represent the history and tradition of the territory.
Monuments and places of interest
Among the places to visit in Mairago are the Churches of San Marco Evangelista, in the main town, and San Giorgio, in the village of Basiasco, which date back to the 17th century.
Culture
Mairago has an eco-museum that tells the story of rural life in the territory through various buildings, including a former stable where around 250 agricultural tools are preserved, a former stable and a water mill that was listed in the Teresian Cadastre of 1723 as a "Rice-Hulling Mill and Mill". Furthermore, Mairago is the headquarters of the Lodi Astronomical Observatory, which is open to the public for scientific education and astronomical observation. The Observatory is a meeting place for many astronomy enthusiasts from all over the province and is visited by numerous school groups.
Society
The municipality of Mairago has had a constant demographic evolution over the decades and has a percentage of foreign residents equal to 4.83% of the population.
Anthropogenic geography
In addition to the capital and the village of Basiasco, there are other places in Mairago, including Belvignate, Belvignatino, Codazza, Grazzanellino, Cascina Grazzanello, Griona, Gudio, Mulino Nuovo, Rometta, Taiana and Vallazza.
Economy
The main activity in Mairago is agriculture, with the cultivation of corn, Hordeum vulgare and, to a lesser extent, wheat. Soybean crops are currently being revalued. Forage production is of high quality, and there are numerous dairy cattle, pig, laying hen, and rabbit farms. Moreover, Mairago has a high-quality beekeeping tradition, with a remarkable honey production. Mechanical industry and woodworking craftsmanship are modestly present, and the active population often revolves around the Lombard capital. The Agip plants in Basiasco, which were used to extract methane gas, now serve only as storage tanks.
Conclusions
And so, I have presented to you the municipality of Mairago, with its history, monuments, and cultural and natural heritage. Mairago's territory is rich in nuances and value, representing an interesting destination for those who want to get to know Lombardy better. If you have the opportunity to visit this area, don't hesitate to do so!
