Rozzano

Rozzano is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Milan, located approximately 9 kilometers south of Milan in Lombardy, Italy. It shares borders with several municipalities, including Milan, Assago, Zibido San Giacomo, Opera, Pieve Emanuele, and Basiglio. The town was granted the honorary title of city by a presidential decree on July 21, 2003. Historically, Rozzano's administrative boundaries were shaped under Napoleon’s rule in the early 19th century, with Torriggio and Cassino Scanasio annexed in 1809 and 1811, respectively. These changes were later modified by Austrian authorities before being finalized during the reign of Vittorio Emanuele II in 1870. Rozzano features several notable landmarks. The Cascina Grande houses two libraries for children and adults, preserving elements from its origins as a farm built in 1881. The Old Filanda was once a spinning mill that utilized water from the Naviglio Pavese for power but closed in 1953. Sant'Ambrogio Church is notable for its frescoes attributed to artists like Bernardino Luini and Morazzone, as well as an antique organ by Ugo Bernasconi. Among private buildings, Visconti Castle stands out with its rectangular design and a masonry bridge adorned with a Visconti snake. The Fiordaliso Shopping Centre boasts the world's largest living wall, featuring over 44,000 plants that attract diverse wildlife. The Pot Museum, established by AMC Italia in 2019, showcases a historical collection of cookware from Roman times to the present. Rozzano also has several parks, including Smeraldino Oasis, Parco delle Rogge, and three municipal parks: 1, Parkobaleno (Municipal Park 2), and ...