Maslianico
Discovering Maslianico
Welcome to Maslianico, an Italian municipality located in the province of Como in Lombardy. With its 3184 inhabitants, this small town offers many opportunities for leisure and discovering local history and traditions.
Sports
If you're a football enthusiast, you may already know that Maslianico has the oldest amateur football sports club in the province of Como, founded in 1902. But that's not all: Maslianico's sports field was also used by FC Chiasso during its participation in the Italian championship (1914-1923). So, if you're in the area, don't miss the opportunity to attend a football match and support the local team!
The Parish and the Community of the Blessed Virgin of Bisbino
The parish of Maslianico is part of the Community of the Blessed Virgin of Bisbino. This is a very important place of worship for the religious community in the area. If you're into sacred art, don't miss the opportunity to visit the church and discover its artworks.
The History of Maslianico
Maslianico has a very ancient history dating back to the 12th century when it was attested as an autonomous municipality. Over the centuries, the territory of the municipality has undergone various geopolitical transformations, ranging from feudal domination to the Restoration and the establishment of the Lombardo-Veneto Kingdom.
But the history of Maslianico is not only made up of political events. Over the centuries, many important personalities have crossed the village, leaving traces of their presence. For example, in 1848, Ticinese Colonel Antonio Arcioni passed through the village to aid the locals during the Five Days of Como. In 1851, the Comasco Luigi Dottesio was arrested in the village and then hanged in Venice.
Nature and the Beauties of the Territory
Maslianico is the seventh Italian municipality in terms of surface area and offers many natural beauties, ranging from mountains to valleys, rivers to hills. The territory offers the opportunity to go trekking, discover the local flora and fauna, and immerse yourself in unspoiled nature.
Climatic Emergencies
In recent years, the town has been hit by exceptional rainfall that has caused landslides and floods of some of the watercourses that cross the municipal territory. Maslianico has always shown great solidarity and resilience in times of emergency, and the local community has always collaborated to cope with difficulties.
In conclusion, Maslianico is a town that offers many opportunities for leisure, discovering local history and traditions, getting in touch with nature and solidarity in times of difficulty. If you're in the area, don't miss the opportunity to visit it and discover all its beauties.
