Bareggio between Fontanili, Parkland and Italian Local Culture

Fontanili and Parco Arcadia

The Fontanile Nuovo is located in Bareggio, belongs to the Parco Regionale Agricolo Sud Milano and is subject to its environmental protection and conservation measures. Parco Arcadia is a municipal park in Bareggio covering an area of 200,000 square metres.

The Fontanile Laghetto is located in Parco Arcadia and is one of sixteen Fontanili still active in Bareggio. Among other species, carp, chub, tench, perch and pike live there. The park also offers recreational activities such as playing football and exercising outdoors. These recreational activities therefore take place at the same location as the Fontanile Laghetto.

Nature enthusiasts can focus on the Fontanile Nuovo, the Fontanile Laghetto, the fish species listed above and the parkland of Parco Arcadia.

Cycling through the Parco Agricolo Sud Milano

A Fontanile is one destination on a 20-kilometre cycling itinerary through the Parco Agricolo Sud Milano. The route passes historic buildings, woods, farms and bodies of water and extends to a small botanical reserve. The 20-kilometre distance provides a fixed guideline for planning the day. Breaks can be scheduled along the route between the various natural and cultural points of interest.

Cyclists can use the 20 kilometres as a day-trip framework and structure their outing along the route with planned breaks.

Festivals and regional cuisine

During the parish festival on the first Sunday in October, the statue of the Madonna della Chiesuola is carried through Bareggio on a flower-decorated float. The parish festival is therefore tied to a specific Sunday in autumn.

The Festa delle Ciliegie is associated with Bareggio and includes events from Friday to Sunday. At the Festa delle Ciliegie, the Osteria in Piazza prepared and served traditional dishes made by local associations. Azienda agricola Farè sells raw milk directly from a vending machine.

Churches and palaces in the surrounding area

The Chiesa di Santa Maria della Neve is also known as Vergine del Rosario and was built between 1630 and 1787. Vergine del Rosario is another name for the same church.

The area around Bareggio is home to Palazzo Podestarile, a palace; Goppion, a museum; Castelletto di Gaggiano, a palace; and Villa Litta, also a palace. Goppion therefore differs in function from the three palaces.

Visitors interested in culture can focus on the Madonna della Chiesuola, the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Neve, Goppion and the palaces in the surrounding area.

More parks and a natural arch

Parco Quattro Elle is located in the immediate vicinity of Bareggio. Parco Pirandello and Parco Villa Visconti - Banfi are parks in the surrounding area. The Arco della Pace, a natural arch, is also located in the area around Bareggio.

More destinations in the travel region

Arese, Colturano, Gorgonzola, Biassono, Buccinasco, Limbiate, Varedo, Segrate

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