Massalengo
Welcome to Massalengo
Hello everyone! Today I will tell you about Massalengo, a municipality of almost 4,600 inhabitants in the province of Lodi, in Lombardy.
An ancient history
The history of Massalengo dates back to the ninth century when the area was owned by the Benedictine monks of the Church of San Pietro Apostolo in Lodi Vecchio. Later, the Salerano family took possession of it, while in 1224 it was transferred to the Captains of Cornegliano Laudense. The municipality changed hands several times before being assigned to Count Pietro Massalenghi in 1661 and Antonio Vigani in 1756. During the Napoleonic era, from 1809 to 1816, Lanfroia and Motta Vigana were united with Massalengo, and then they became independent with the establishment of the Lombardo-Veneto Kingdom. Motta Vigana was finally annexed permanently in 1879.
Historical and cultural attractions
Massalengo boasts several historical and cultural attractions. In particular, the ancient farms have left a profound mark on the territory. The largest of them, Cascina Grande, is located in the center of the town and is adjacent to the Premoli family's mansion, a Liberty-style building erected in 1885 in the midst of a large garden. Not far away is the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo, a sacred building built in 1621.
Multicultural community
Currently, the municipality hosts about 10.4% of foreign residents, with a total of 453 people. Among the different nationalities represented, we find Romanians (116), Albanians (56), Egyptians (51), Ecuadorians (24), Togolese (19), Tunisians (12), Poles (11), Peruvians (11), and one Swede.
Anthropogenic geography
Massalengo has a geographical fraction, Motta Vigana, and several other locations, including Chiesuolo and Tripoli. In addition, the municipality has numerous farms, including Badia, Lanfroia, Mottina, Paderno, Pontirola, Priora, Scappadina, and Vigana.
Growing economy
Agriculture is still growing in Massalengo, and the territory is home to several medium-sized companies. However, the main activity is represented by the industry, which has undergone strong expansion in recent years thanks to numerous building renovations. Along the provincial road, for example, several factories have opened in Motta Vigana and Chiesuolo. Finally, a certain number of small mechanical workshops, building companies, and furniture businesses complete the picture of the municipality's economic fabric.
Municipal administration
Massalengo is governed by a mayor and his municipal council.
Conclusions
In summary, Massalengo is a municipality in Lombardy with an ancient history and many attractions to offer visitors. The territory boasts a multicultural community and a growing economy, making it a very interesting place from a tourist point of view.
