Villavesco
Exploring Tavazzano with Villavesco: the climate
Hello friends, today I want to tell you about my beautiful city of Tavazzano with Villavesco, located in the province of Lodi, in Lombardy. The climate here is typical of temperate regions, with hot and humid summers. In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 30 degrees Celsius and there are about 15-20 thunderstorms a year. In autumn and spring, the rainiest seasons, about 850 millimeters of rain fall per year. Winters are humid with mist often present during the day, with an average of 4-5 days of snow per year. However, clear days are not lacking, allowing us to see the Alpine range and the Apennines during Foehn events, the strong descending wind blowing from the Alps.
Brief history of Tavazzano with Villavesco
Tavazzano and Villavesco are the ancient villages that make up the current city. Villavesco was first mentioned in 994 as "villa episcopi", a village owned by the Diocese of Lodi, while Tavazzano was attested in 1125 when a Xenodochium dedicated to St. John the Baptist was founded, placed at the point where the Strada statale 9 via Emilia crosses the Sillaro river.
In the Middle Ages, Villavesco belonged to the lords of Salerano sul Lambro (1189) and the Buttintrocca family (1657), and later to the Rezzonico, of which it was a fief until 1796. Villavesco lost its autonomy in the mid-eighteenth century and was annexed to Modignano.
Tavazzano, on the other hand, was the scene of a battle between the Milanese and a league of cities (Lodi, Cremona, Pavia, Bergamo and Como) called the Guado, or the "Fossato di Lodi", in 1193. In the Napoleonic period, Tavazzano and Pezzolo di Tavazzano were united with Modignano, but regained their autonomy with the establishment of the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia. The definitive aggregation of the municipalities took place in 1869, taking the name of Villavesco.
During the twentieth century, Tavazzano underwent strong urban and demographic expansion, especially in the area between the Strada statale 9 via Emilia and the Milan-Bologna Railway.
Life in Tavazzano with Villavesco
Today, 5,893 people live in the city, enjoying an excellent quality of life thanks to the presence of various commercial and service activities. In the historic center, there are restaurants and bars offering traditional and quality cuisine, as well as artisan shops where local products and souvenirs can be found.
The city is also equipped with schools of all levels, including high schools, and is surrounded by green areas such as the Rimembranza Park, the Gigante Park, and the Fraa Park.
Tavazzano with Villavesco is also famous for its sporting vocation, with soccer, basketball, volleyball, cycling, and many other disciplines practiced at the amateur and professional levels. The city has a great football tradition, with a team playing in the third Lombard category.
In addition, in June, the Fair of Saint John the Baptist is held, celebrating the patron saint of the city with evenings of music, dance, and gastronomy.
Conclusions
Here, I hope I have made you better acquainted with Tavazzano con Villavesco, my beloved city. Life here is serene, the inhabitants are warm and welcoming, and there is always something to do and discover. If you are looking for a corner of Lombardy where you can spend days of relaxation, immerse yourself in nature, history, and culture, come and visit us!
