Sumirago
Sumirago: history and curiosities about this Lombard town
Sumirago is a town in the province of Varese with a population of 6056. The town has ancient origins and has always been part of the territory of the province of Milan, except for a brief period during the Napoleonic age when it was abolished and merged with other nearby towns. After World War II, the town was administered by different political boards. Today, Sumirago is governed by a civic coalition led by Mauro Croci.
Origins of the name
The name of the town has undergone several changes over the centuries. In twelfth-century documents, it was called "Salmoirago" or "Salmorago." It is believed that the name comes from the ancient Roman toponym "Solimariacum" or the Latin name "Samerius." However, it is also believed that the name could have been influenced by the profession of meat or fish salting, a tradition that can still be found today in the surname Salmoiraghi.
Monuments and places of interest
Sumirago is a small town but has several interesting monuments and churches to visit. The Church of San Lorenzo is the main church of the town. It was rebuilt in the seventeenth century and is located next to the town hall. The Church of Santa Maria preserves an image of popular religion and is considered the second main church of the town. Other interesting churches to visit are the Church of San Siro, the Church of San Vincenzo, the Church of Sant'Eurosia, the Church of San Giovanni Evangelista, the Church of San Genesio, the Church of Santi Pietro e Paolo, and the Church of San Giuseppe.
Missoni
Sumirago is also famous for being the town where the Missoni fashion company is based, founded in the 1950s by Ottavio and Rosita Missoni. Today, the company is run by their children and produces high-quality clothing, accessories, and fabrics.
Important events
Sumirago attracted media attention in 2013 for two important events. The first was the tragedy of the plane carrying Vittorio Missoni, Ottavio's son, in Venezuela. The second event was the death of designer Ottavio Missoni, considered one of the fathers of Italian fashion.
Administration
Sumirago has been governed by different political boards over the years. In the 1980s and 1990s, it was led by a board of the Christian Democratic Party and the Italian Socialist Party. Later, from 1995, a period of Leghist administration began, mainly led by Camillo Brioschi. Today, the town is governed by a civic coalition led by Mauro Croci.
Conclusion
In summary, Sumirago is a town in the province of Varese with a rich history and several interesting religious monuments to visit. It is also famous for being the town where the Missoni fashion company is based. The town has attracted media attention for the plane carrying Vittorio Missoni and the death of designer Ottavio Missoni. Today, the town is governed by a civic coalition led by Mauro Croci.
