Senna Comasco
Senna Comasco: a brief introduction
Hello everyone! Today I'll be talking about Senna Comasco, an Italian municipality located in the province of Como, in Lombardy. With just over 3000 inhabitants, Senna Comasco is a small but charming city, covering a territorial area of 2.79 km². The altitude ranges from 296 m above sea level to 375 m above sea level. There are many reasons to visit Senna Comasco, from its history to its tourist attractions. Read on to discover more!
History of Senna Comasco
Senna Comasco has a very interesting history. Traditionally, the municipality was located on the border between the Pieves milanesi and the Diocese of Como, administratively under the county of Como, in the lower part of the Pieve di Zezio. However, for a brief period, Senna Comasco was an autonomous municipality. Additionally, religiously, the city has always been part of the Archdiocese of Milan and, therefore, of the Ambrosian rite, although the fraction of Bassone belongs to the Diocese of Como and is, therefore, of the Roman rite.
In the 17th century, the main landowners of Senna were the Order of St. Benedict of Santa Maria in Cantù and the families of Olginati, Turconi, and Pellegrini. From an administrative point of view, the fractions of Bassone and Navedano are attested in the territory of Senna as early as 1751. In 1807, a decree of Napoleon Bonaparte established that Senna Comasco be aggregated to the municipality of Cantù, but subsequently, with the constitution of the Lombardo-Veneto Kingdom, the municipality of "Senna with Navedano and Bassone" was reinstated.
Symbols of Senna Comasco
Like every Italian municipality, Senna Comasco also has its own coat of arms and gonfalon. They were granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 1952. The gonfalon consists of a flag divided in red and white.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Senna Comasco is a city full of monuments and places of interest. Below are some worth visiting:
Religious architectures
- New parish church of Santa Maria Assunta: the parish church was built in the early 1990s thanks to the diocesan plan for new churches and is dedicated to St. Mary Assumption. Until then, it was under the dependence of the parish of Intimiano.
- Sanctuary of Santa Maria Assunta: far older than the parish church is the sanctuary of Santa Maria Assunta, a small oratory belonging to the Benedictine nuns of the Monastery of Santa Maria in Cantù already documented since the 13th century. It consists of an altar dedicated to St. Michael and a more recent rural building. The church has a brick bell tower and features a series of recently restored frescoes.
Conclusions
Senna Comasco is a city worth visiting. With its rich history, symbols, and monuments, it has become an increasingly popular tourist destination. If you happen to be in the area, take a trip to Senna Comasco and you won't be disappointed!
