Fallavecchia
Welcome to Fallavecchia!
Hello everyone! Today I will take you on an imaginary journey to the small and charming hamlet of Fallavecchia, located south of the center of Morimondo, in the metropolitan city of Milan.
The history of Fallavecchia
The foundation of the village dates back to the Lombard era. The name derives from the Lombard term ''Fara Vetula''. The first written citation of the existence of the village dates back to 1121 when a certain Ottone di Fallavecchia is mentioned in a shop with Giovanni "from the place of Besate". Fallavecchia was a grange of the Abbey of Morimondo since the Middle Ages together with the hamlet of Coronate and the community of Morimondo. In the seventeenth century, the Abbey provided for the construction of the current church inside the large courtyard surrounded by walls. In 1558, the community of Fallavecchia was included in the parish of Corbetta and already in 1751, the presence of 515 inhabitants was recorded.
Life in Fallavecchia
Based on the census ordered in 1771 by Empress Maria Teresa, Fallavecchia had 570 inhabitants. At the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1805, it had 534 inhabitants. In 1809, a royal decree by Napoleon annexed the suppressed municipality of Basiano (Morimondo) to it, but in 1811, not only was this decision annulled, but Fallavecchia was also incorporated into Besate. The municipality of Fallavecchia was then reinstated with the return of the Austrian Empire, being moved to the province of Pavia. In 1841, the Austrian government decided on the definitive suppression of the municipal administration and the merger with Coronate, now known as Morimondo.
In the nineteenth century, the village was equipped with an elementary school, a building along the main road that now houses a theater workshop.
Monuments and points of interest
If you are passionate about churches, the parish church of San Giorgio is the perfect place for you! Built in the thirteenth century by the same Cistercian monks who built the church of the Abbey of Morimondo, the church of Fallavecchia follows the stylistic canons of the mother church, but has a simpler gabled facade. In the eighteenth century, a small porch with four columns was added and the interiors were completely redone, with a decorated coffered ceiling. The main altar and the elaborate side altars in stucco were made in the eighteenth century. The bell tower, 27 meters high with the "onion" dome, also dates back to the eighteenth century.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit the large courtyard surrounded by walls built by the Abbey, which housed the workers of the grange.
Conclusion
I hope this short guide has piqued your curiosity and that you will decide to visit Fallavecchia soon! A small historic village, where the Cistercian tradition blends with the beauty of the Lombardy landscape to offer an unforgettable experience. Hello from Fallavecchia!
