Mornago
Welcome to Mornago: a journey discovering a Lombard municipality
Hello everyone! Today I want to talk to you about a Lombard municipality that I recently discovered: Mornago. With just over 4,900 inhabitants, Mornago is a small town in the province of Varese, located in the historic region of Lombardy, with a truly interesting historical and cultural heritage.
The origin of the name and the history of the municipality
Many have put forward hypotheses about the origin of the name Mornago, but the most accredited theory suggests that the name derives from the Latin Maurinus or Maurenus, a character from Roman times who owned vast tracts of land in the area where the municipality now stands. Over the centuries, the name has undergone several modifications until it became Mornago.
The municipality of Mornago has an ancient origin and has always been part of the territory of Milan. Over the years, it has undergone several territorial changes, including joining the province of Varese in 1927. In 2019, the municipality celebrated its 150th anniversary.
Monuments and places of interest
For art and culture lovers, Mornago offers many monuments and places of interest. Among the most important churches in the municipality are the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Crugnola, the Church of Sant'Alessandro in Montonate, the Church of SS. Gaudenzio and Biagio in Vinago, and the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Buon Viaggio. Other religious buildings include the Church of San Rocco and Clemente, the Church of Our Lady of Loreto, and the Chapel of San Gaetano.
There are also shrines and statues dedicated to the Virgin Mary, such as the Madonnina of Lourdes and the Madonina of Pezz. Don't miss the Cyclist's Sanctuary in Montonate.
Society
The municipality of Mornago boasts an interesting demographic evolution: in 1751 it had 251 inhabitants, while today it has just over 4,900. There are several associations, such as the Association of Parents for Primary and Secondary School, the Alpini Group, the Association of Combatants and Veterans, the Quattro Campanili Recreational Center, the Pro Loco Mornago, the Municipal Civil Protection Group, the Mornaghese Music Corps, and retired Carabinieri.
Culture
Mornago is an active and dynamic municipality, which proposes many cultural initiatives throughout the year. Among the main events, there are the Giubiana bonfire organized by Pro Loco, the Biagio di Sebaste bonfire organized by the Vinago Sports Association, the "Montonight" festival organized by the CSI Montonate, the White Night organized by the Municipal Administration, and the patronal festival of Vinago. There are also the patronal festivals of Crugnola, Montonate, and the Arcangelo Michele festival in Mornago.
Anthropogenic geography
The capital of Mornago is surrounded by three hamlets: Crugnola, Montonate, and Vinago. In total, the municipal area covers an area of approximately 6.7 km².
I hope you enjoyed this quick guide and that it has helped you discover more about the municipality of Mornago. I recommend visiting it if you are looking for a peaceful and culturally rich place to relax and discover Lombard culture. See you next time!
