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Gorla Minore
Gorla Minore is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about northwest of Milan and about southeast of Varese. As of 31 December 2018, it had a population of 8,364 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. The municipality of Gorla Minore contains the ''frazione'' (subdivision) of Prospiano. Gorla Minore borders the following municipalities: Cislago, Gorla Maggiore, Marnate, Mozzate, Olgiate Olona, Rescaldina, Solbiate Olona. Between the boundaries of Marnate and Olgiate Olona is located a military monument of II World War called Marnate's Bunker Marnate's Bunker is a military monument of World War II, with the purpose of being used as an Bunker#Industrial, industrial bunker. It is located in Valle Olona (Varese), Italy, between the boundaries of Marnate, Olgiate Olona and Gorla Minore. .... Education Gorla Minore hosts the Catholic charter school Collegio Rot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lombardy
The Lombardy Region (; ) is an administrative regions of Italy, region of Italy that covers ; it is located in northern Italy and has a population of about 10 million people, constituting more than one-sixth of Italy's population. Lombardy is located between the Alps mountain range and tributaries of the river Po (river), Po, and includes Milan, its capital, the largest metropolitan area in the country, and among the largest in the EU. Its territory is divided into 1,502 ''comuni'' (the region with the largest number of ''comuni'' in the entire national territory), distributed among twelve administrative subdivisions (eleven Provinces of Italy, provinces plus the Metropolitan City of Milan). The region ranks first in Italy in terms of population, population density, and number of local authorities, while it is fourth in terms of surface area, after Sicily, Piedmont, and Sardinia. It is the second-most populous Region (Europe), region of the European Union (EU), and the List of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marnate
Marnate is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 30 km northwest of Milan and about 20 km south of Varese. As of 31 December 2018, it had a population of 7,936 and an area of 4.8 km².All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. The municipality of Marnate contains the ''frazione'' (subdivision) Nizzolina. Marnate borders the following municipalities: Castellanza Castellanza is a town and ''comune'' located in the province of Varese, along the boundary of the province of Milan, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Overview The toponym refers to the ''castellanze'' (plural form, singular ''castellanza' ..., Gorla Minore, Olgiate Olona, Rescaldina. One of the main place in Marnate is called Marnate's Bunker which is a military monument of II World War. Demographic evolution Colors= id:lightgrey value:gray(0.9) id:darkgrey value:gray(0.8) id:sfondo value ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marnate's Bunker
Marnate's Bunker is a military monument of World War II, with the purpose of being used as an Bunker#Industrial, industrial bunker. It is located in Valle Olona (Varese), Italy, between the boundaries of Marnate, Olgiate Olona and Gorla Minore. Built by the Germans between July and September 1944, Marnate's Bunker was conquered by the Italian resistance movement on April 26, 1945 after a harsh fight against the German garrison. During the fight, five Germans were killed, while from Garibaldini only an Italian named Carlo Moltrasio from Fagnano Olona died, and two more were slightly injured. After the surrender of the Germans, the partisans inspected the bunker, finding it completely empty, except for a powerful bomb intended to destroy it. History In September 1944, Lieutenant Aldo Icardi, with the collaboration of the American Office of Strategic Services, parachuted behind the enemy lines of Mount Mottarone in command of Holohan murder case#Mission Chrysler, Chrysler Missio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
II World War
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solbiate Olona
Solbiate Olona is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 30 km northwest of Milan and about 20 km south of Varese. As of 31 December 2020, it had a population of 5,414 and an area of 4.9 km².All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Solbiate Olona borders the following municipalities: Fagnano Olona Fagnano Olona is a town and ''comune'' located in the province of Varese, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern Europe, Southern and Western Europe, Western Europe. It cons ..., Gorla Maggiore, Gorla Minore, Olgiate Olona. Demographic evolution Colors= id:lightgrey value:gray(0.9) id:darkgrey value:gray(0.8) id:sfondo value:rgb(1,1,1) id:barra value:rgb(0.6,0.7,0.8) ImageSize = width:455 height:303 PlotArea = left:50 bottom:50 top:30 right:30 DateFormat = x.y Period = from:0 till ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rescaldina
Rescaldina () is a ''comune'' (municipality) that is part of the Metropolitan City of Milan, in the Province of Milan in the Italy, Italian region Lombardy, with a population of 14,211 (as of 1 January 2019) distributed over about 8 km2 (3.1 sq mi), and located about northwest of Milan. Geography Rescaldina borders the following municipalities: Cislago, Gorla Minore, Gerenzano, Marnate, Uboldo, Castellanza, Legnano and Cerro Maggiore. Except for Legnano and Cerro Maggiore, the other municipalities belong to the Province of Varese. The municipality counts two civil parishes (''Frazione, frazioni''): Ravello and Rescalda. Population Rescaldina has a total of 14,211 inhabitants with a density of 1,770/km2 (4,584/sq mi). The foreign inhabitants of Rescaldina have increased in number during the last decade: in 2019 the town had 1206 people having a foreign citizenship, most of them coming from east Europe, especially from Albania and Romania. History Earliest traces of human p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olgiate Olona
Olgiate Olona is a town and ''comune'' located in the province of Varese, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The town is bathed by the river Olona. The nearest city to Olgiate Olona is Busto Arsizio, about away. The town of Olgiate Olona is divided into three "districts": the Center, Gerbone and Buon Gesù. Between boundaries of Marnate and Gorla Minore is located a military monument of II World War called Marnate's Bunker Marnate's Bunker is a military monument of World War II, with the purpose of being used as an Bunker#Industrial, industrial bunker. It is located in Valle Olona (Varese), Italy, between the boundaries of Marnate, Olgiate Olona and Gorla Minore. .... References Cities and towns in Lombardy {{Varese-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mozzate
Mozzate (Western Lombard: ) is a ''comune'' in the southwestern part of the province of Como, Lombardy, northern Italy. It has an area of and 7,505 inhabitants (2005). The postal code of Mozzate is 22076, and the telephone code is 0331. Mozzate hosts the Rohm and Haas Rohm and Haas Company is a US manufacturer of specialty chemicals for end use markets such as building and construction, electronic devices, packaging, household and personal care products. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the company is organiz ... plant, which produces adhesives used in the packaging and automotive industries. External linkswebsite (in Italian) {{Como-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorla Maggiore
Gorla Maggiore is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italy, Italian region Lombardy, located about northwest of Milan and about southeast of Varese. As of 31 December 2004, it has a population of 4,942 and an area of . Gorla Maggiore borders the following municipalities: Carbonate (CO), Carbonate, Fagnano Olona, Gorla Minore, Locate Varesino, Mozzate, Solbiate Olona. Since the 1 June 2015 the mayor of the city is Pietro Zappamiglio. Population history Colors= id:lightgrey value:gray(0.9) id:darkgrey value:gray(0.8) id:sfondo value:rgb(1,1,1) id:barra value:rgb(0.6,0.7,0.8) ImageSize = width:455 height:303 PlotArea = left:50 bottom:50 top:30 right:30 DateFormat = x.y Period = from:0 till:6000 TimeAxis = orientation:vertical AlignBars = justify ScaleMajor = gridcolor:darkgrey increment:1000 start:0 ScaleMinor = gridcolor:lightgrey increment:200 start:0 BackgroundColors = canvas:sfondo BarData= bar:1861 text:1861 bar:1871 text:1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Province Of Varese
The province of Varese () is a Provinces of Italy, province in the Lombardy region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Varese (population of 80,857 inhabitants), but its largest city is Busto Arsizio. The headquarters of AgustaWestland, the company merged into Leonardo S.p.A., Leonardo since 2016 and the world's largest producer of helicopters, is based in Samarate, a ''comune'' (municipality) of the province. The province contains 139 ''comuni'' (: ''comune''). As of 2015, it has a population of 889,410 inhabitants over an area of . History In Roman times, the fortified settlements of Castelseprio (archaeological park), Castelseprio and the port of Angera were of high importance in the region. The Visconti of Milan, House of Visconti conquered the region in the 13th century and completely destroyed Castelseprio. The House of Visconti used the land for agricultural purposes and as part of the territories of Milan. During this Visconti rule, Varese became prosperous due to high ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cislago
Cislago ( ) is a (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about northwest of Milan and about southeast of Varese. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 9,118 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. The municipality of Cislago contains the (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Massina, Santa Maria, and Cascina Visconta. Cislago borders the municipalities of Gerenzano, Gorla Minore, Limido Comasco, Mozzate Mozzate (Western Lombard: ) is a ''comune'' in the southwestern part of the province of Como, Lombardy, northern Italy. It has an area of and 7,505 inhabitants (2005). The postal code of Mozzate is 22076, and the telephone code is 0331. Mozzat ..., Rescaldina, Turate. Demographic evolution Colors= id:lightgrey value:gray(0.9) id:darkgrey value:gray(0.8) id:sfondo value:rgb(1,1,1) id:barra value:rgb(0.6,0.7,0.8) ImageSize = width:455 height:303 P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frazione
A ''frazione'' (: ''frazioni'') is a type of subdivision of a ''comune'' ('municipality') in Italy, often a small village or hamlet outside the main town. Most ''frazioni'' were created during the Fascist era (1922–1943) as a way to consolidate territorial subdivisions in the country. In the autonomous region of the Aosta Valley, a ''frazione'' is officially called ''hameau'' in French. In South Tyrol, a ''frazione'' is called ''Fraktion'' in German and ''frazion'' in Ladin. Description The term ''frazioni'' refers to the villages or hamlets that often make up a ''comune'' in rural Italian areas. Subdivision of a ''comune'' is optional; some ''comuni'' have no ''frazioni'', but others have several dozen. The ''comune'' usually has the same name of the '' capoluogo'', but not always, in which case it is called a ''comune sparso''. In practice, most ''frazioni'' are small villages or hamlets, occasionally just a clump of houses. Not every hamlet is classified as a ''frazione ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
