Cassinetta di Lugagnano: Villas, Water and Nature

Cassinetta di Lugagnano connects the Naviglio Grande with Villa Visconti, its garden, the parish church and paths through a landscape rich in water. Villa Visconti stands on the Naviglio Grande; the Visconti family already owned it in 1392.

Villas and traces of church history

Villa Visconti includes a garden laid out on two levels: one is designed in the Italian style, the other in the English style. The parish church of Cassinetta was built in 1435. Villa Trivulzio was built at the end of the 18th century. The Mulino Gerli mill is also known as “della Pazza Biraga”.

Naviglio Grande and Parco del Ticino

The Parco Lombardo della Valle del Ticino is located within the municipality of Cassinetta di Lugagnano. The section of the Naviglio Grande near Cassinetta is characterized by abundant wildlife and natural scenery. Cassinetta di Lugagnano also has a landing stage for excursion boats offering sightseeing trips on the Naviglio Grande. Alongside its abundant wildlife and natural scenery, the Naviglio Grande therefore also offers sightseeing trips by excursion boat as a distinct connection to the waterway. For travelling on land, the E1 is signposted and can be used on foot or by bicycle.

Hiking and cycling on signposted trails

The E1 in Parco del Ticino is marked with red-white-red signs and the abbreviation “E1” and can be used on foot or by bicycle. The E1 route through Parco del Ticino is 109.46 km long and runs from Sesto Calende to Pavia. A shorter option is the 22.2 km circular route “Anello dei prati d’acqua nella vallata di Abbiategrasso”. It follows the Roggia Biraga near the Naviglio Grande to Cassinetta di Lugagnano. This provides two different frameworks for planning a day. For a circular route, the 22.2 km stretch along the Roggia Biraga to Cassinetta di Lugagnano is the specific reference point; for a longer connection, the 109.46 km run from Sesto Calende to Pavia. The red-white-red markings and the abbreviation “E1” are part of the E1 signage. For planning a day, the route length remains a straightforward starting point alongside the respective itinerary.

Agriculture and regional cycling route

The Azienda Agrituristica L’AIA farm in Cassinetta di Lugagnano offers educational and recreational activities. The regional cycling route passes through Cassinetta di Lugagnano as its 14th stage. The farm adds an agricultural dimension to the themes of villas, church, water and trails.

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