Solaro
Solaro: a town near Milan
Hello everyone! Today I will talk about Solaro, a town located about 19 km north of Milan, in the Lombardy region.
History
Solaro has had an interesting history, alternating between periods of autonomy and annexation to other towns. In 1809, the municipality of Solaro was abolished and annexed to that of Ceriano, but soon the Austrians reinstated municipal autonomy. In 1869, a Royal Decree reinstated the annexation to Ceriano, but there was again a restoration of autonomy in 1919.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms of Solaro is divided into two parts. In the left field, on a red background, there is a silver bisant that recalls the coat of arms of the Milanese family of Carcassola, who were feudal lords of Seveso. In the right field, on a blue background, there is a sun, in reference to the ancient name of the town, Solarium.
Monuments and places of interest
If you pass through Solaro, you can't miss its places of interest!
Churches
There are several churches, including the parish church of Saints Quirico and Giulitta, the Oratory of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (built in the 1960s), the Church of Madonna di San Pietro, the Oratory of Saints Ambrogio and Caterina, and the Chapel of Santa Maria dei Lavoratori.
Civil architecture
The Villa Borromeo D'Adda is certainly one of the most important architectures in the town. It was commissioned in 1854 by Countess Marie Leopoldine von Khevenhüller-Metsch, widow of Marquis Febo D'Adda, and is now the seat of the municipality. The Palazzo Biraghi is another valuable architecture, dating back to the 14th century and an example of Romanesque architecture.
Society
Demographic evolution
The population of Solaro is about 13,884 inhabitants.
Ethnic groups and foreign minorities
According to ISTAT data, as of December 31, 2010, the foreign population was 1368 people, with the majority being of Pakistani and Moroccan nationality.
Infrastructure and transport
Solaro is well connected to other areas thanks to the SS527 Bustese road, which connects it to the A9 motorway to the west and the SS35 dei Giovi road to the east. In addition, the town is served by the Ceriano Laghetto-Solaro station on the Saronno-Seregno railway.
These are just some of the information you can find about Solaro. I recommend visiting this town, where you can enjoy the art, history, and beauty of the territory. I hope I have been helpful and I wish you a good visit!
