60 Viale Trieste
Sant'Angelo Lodigiano
Lombardia
26866
IT
Sant’Angelo Lodigiano is a picturesque Italian city located in the Lodi province of Lombardy. Known for its enchanting castle, historical churches, and cultural museums, the city is home to 13,294 residents. The river Lambro runs through its territory, and its inhabitants are called santangiolini or barasini.
The origins of Sant’Angelo Lodigiano date back to ancient times, with the town being first mentioned between the 10th and 11th centuries. Throughout its history, the city has seen the construction of numerous churches, monuments, and buildings that contribute to its rich cultural heritage.
Sant’ Angelo Lodigiano Attractions
- Basilica of St. Anthony the Abbot and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: The current building was constructed between 1928 and 1938, replacing the original church that dated back to the 11th century. The Basilica is an important religious site, with the relics of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American saint, being preserved here. The interior of the Basilica features an impressive collection of frescoes, sculptures, and other works of art.
- Castle of Sant’Angelo Lodigiano: The castle, built in the 14th century, was expanded and transformed by Matteo Bolognini in the 15th century. It now houses the Bread Museum, dedicated to the history and culture of bread-making, and the Civic Art Gallery, showcasing various artworks from local and regional artists. The castle’s courtyard often serves as a venue for cultural events and exhibitions.
- Lambro River Park: This park extends along the Lambro River, providing a scenic location for walks, picnics, and outdoor activities. The park is home to diverse flora and fauna, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and birdwatchers.
- Ancient Church of St. George: This small church, dating back to the 12th century, is one of the oldest in the region. The church features a beautiful Romanesque façade and well-preserved frescoes from the 14th and 15th centuries.
- Traditional Local Festivals: Sant’Angelo Lodigiano hosts several traditional festivals throughout the year, such as the Festa di San Bassiano in January, the Festa della Madonna dell’Assunta in August, and the Festa dei Pugni in September.
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Fabio Mangone, the master builder of the Duomo and favorite arch tect of Cardinal Federico Borromeo began to construct this austere edifice in 1620. It was intended to house the...
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Piermarini constructed this palace for the princes, Antonio and Alberico Barbiano of Belgioioso between the years 1772 and 1781. The façade has three stories of twenty-five wind...
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This was built between 1553 and 1558 by Galeazzo Alessi for the Genoese merchant. Tommaso Marino The courtyard walls and columns are richly adorned with modeled concrete heads, ...
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Welcome to the world of Alessandro Manzoni, a prominent Italian author, poet, and playwright. His house in Milan, known as Casa di Manzoni, has been transformed into a museum th...
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In the center of the plaza we find the Monument to Leonardo da Vinci by Pietro Magni (1872). Four statues of the Milanese disciples of Leonardo, Marco d’Oggriono, G. Anton...
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The rather plain façade of this 15th century mansion is interesting for its Gothic entrance. Its pointed arch is accented with two colors of cut stone and by three marble border...
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Over one million insects, twenty-four thousand birds, seventeen thousand minerals, one hundred thousand fossils and a large specialized library: this is only part of what can be...
The building with severe lines stands on one side of the Piazza della Scala. In the center of the square is the monument to Leonardo da Vinci by the sculptor Pietro Magni (1872)...
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The apartment in Via Manzoni No. 12 in which the Poldi Pezzoli Museum is housed, was destined to become a museum bv a member of a noble family, Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli in 187...
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This building is commonly called the ’’Royal Villa” but it was built by the Viennese architecht Leopold Poliak in 1790 as the home of Count Lodovico Barbiano di Belgioioso...
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This splendid palace, built in the early decades of the 18th century contains a magnificent gallery of tapestries and a famous fresco painted by Giambattista Tiepolo about 1740,...
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This Basilica, which stands in the square bearing the same name, reflects sixteen centuries of history. It is the queen and mother of Lombard churches. This Paleo-Christian buil...
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The Museum of History, ‘Ca’ de sass”, so called on account of the large stones projecting from its exterior walls, is housed in a small building on 11 Via Ande...
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The church is at 15 Corso Magenta. It was consecrated in 1519. It belonged to a convent of Benedictine nuns called “Maggiore” because it was the largest and most imp...
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This museum, which has no egual in Italy, was founded by the engineer Guido Uccelli. It was inaugurated in 1953 with the great exhibition held for the Vth centenary of Leonardo&...
Also known as “Palazzo Arese”, it was enlarged by the Litta family in 1700. The architect B.Bolla was commissioned to work over Richini’s original construction...
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(National Revival) – (23 Via Borgonuovo tel. 803.539) – Exhibits dating from the mid-18th century to 1914 in which there was a national revival and struggle to unite...
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Romanesque basilica reconstructed in the 16th century; the wooden choir in the chancel is magnificent. ...
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The name Brera come from the place where the “Umiliati” (an order of religious men and laymen) built their house within the city walls in about 1170. In the 13th century t...
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The Church of San Marco was founded in the 13th century by the Dominican Order, an influential Catholic religious order that played a significant role in shaping the history of ...
