Settimo Milanese
Settimo Milanese: a municipality in nature on the outskirts of Milan
Welcome to Settimo Milanese, a municipality in the metropolitan city of Milan with a population of about 20,000 inhabitants. Located in the western part of the South Milan Agricultural Park, this place is a great choice for living in nature and enjoying the tranquility of rural life without straying too far from the city.
Territory: five inhabited centers among parks and woods
The municipal territory of Settimo Milanese has an elongated shape and borders Cornaredo to the north and west, while to the east and south it borders the city of Milan. It is composed of five inhabited centers: Settimo Milanese, Seguro, Vighignolo, Cascine Olona and Villaggio Cavour.
The municipality is particularly rich in natural parks, such as the Giretta forest that extends from Settimo to Seguro for a total of 24 hectares. In 2008, Settimo Milanese was awarded the "The City for Greenery" award thanks to its great commitment and investments in public greenery.
The origin of the name: a toponymic history
The name of the town derives from its distance from the city of Milan: Settimo is located near the seventh milestone of the road that connected Milan to Novara, which was later moved during the early Middle Ages. The epithet "Milanese" was added after the unification of Italy to distinguish it from other towns with the same name.
History: from Roman origins to the lordship of the Sforza family
Historical documentation on Settimo Milanese is scarce, but it is presumed that the origins of the town date back to Roman times, as suggested by its name. The first certain documentation dates back to the 12th century when Settimo is mentioned in numerous documents concerning the Milanese monastery of San Maurizio Maggiore.
During the 15th century, the lordship of the Visconti family was replaced by that of the Sforza family, which was the happiest period in municipal history.
Conclusions
If you are looking for a tranquil place near Milan, Settimo Milanese is an excellent choice. Nature and parks make it an ideal place for those who want to live in the serenity of rural life and at the same time be close to the city. The toponymic history and Roman origins make it even more fascinating, like a window into the past of Lombardy.
