Desio
Desio (Milanese: Desii) is a town and comune in the Province of Monza and Brianza, Italy.
Desio | |
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Città di Desio | |
![]() Villa Tittoni Traversi | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
Location of Desio ![]() | |
![]() ![]() Desio Location of Desio in Italy ![]() ![]() Desio Desio (Lombardy) | |
Coordinates: 45°37′N 09°13′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lombardy |
Province | Monza and Brianza (MB) |
Frazioni | San Carlo, San Giorgio, San Giuseppe |
Government | |
• Mayor | Roberto Corti (since May 31, 2011) (PD) |
Area | |
• Total | 14 km2 (5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 41,960 |
• Density | 3,000/km2 (7,800/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Desiani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 20832 |
Dialing code | 0362 |
Patron saint | Madonna del Rosario |
Saint day | First Sunday in October |
Website | Official website |
History
In 1277 it was the location of the battle between the Visconti and della Torre families for the rule of Milan. On 24 February 1924, Desio received the honorary title of city with a royal decree.
It is also known as the birthplace of Pope Pius XI and of Marco Sportiello, Atalanta B.C. goalkeeper.
In 1944 the opera singer Giuseppina Finzi-Magrini was killed in an American air raid on Desio.
Main sights
- Villa Tittoni Traversi (18th century)
- Torre dei Palagi (19th century)
Transport
Desio is served by Desio railway station.
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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