Cassano Magnago: Discover Churches, Villas and Landscapes

Cassano Magnago can be explored through specific cultural and landscape themes. Historic churches and aristocratic residences, traces of former artisanal uses, as well as parks and natural areas shape the selection. The range therefore extends from sacred architectural history and historic residences to former production sites and landscapes. There are also destinations in the immediate vicinity and the wider surrounding region.

Cultural History with Many Facets

The Corpo Musicale Cassanese was officially founded in 1900. It takes part in processions, patron saint festivals, village festivals and civil commemorative ceremonies. Villa Oliva was already a stately residence in the 18th century and overlooks the 60,000-square-metre Parco della Magana. The cultural section thus ranges from community events to the historic residence with its extensive park.

The former Church of San Giulio was built in the early Middle Ages. Traces of a protohistoric palisade have been uncovered at the former church. The palisade traces add an even older historical reference to the medieval architectural history. A visit to San Giulio can be linked to municipal events and festivals during which access to the former church is permitted.

Churches, Aristocratic Residences and Traces of Former Work

The Church of Santa Maria del Cerro was completely rebuilt between 1825 and 1830. Santa Maria del Cerro houses the precious relic of the Sacra Spina, which has been preserved there since the time of San Carlo Borromeo. Villa Buttafava is an historic aristocratic residence from the 18th century. The Church of Sant’Anna, formerly San Giorgio in Campora, now has a single-nave layout, a polygonal apse and a small triangular bell tower on the left side. The reconstruction of Santa Maria del Cerro and the present architectural form of Sant’Anna represent different architectural focal points.

Several chimneys still rise above the fields in the area of the former Sant’Anna brickworks. The former Sant’Anna brickworks were used for firing bricks. The chimneys complement the ecclesiastical architectural forms with visible traces of former brick production.

Destinations in the Surrounding Area

Lagozza is an ancient site in the immediate vicinity of Cassano Magnago. Palazzo Cicogna is a palace in the surrounding area of Cassano Magnago. The Museo Civico Busto Arsizio is a museum in the surrounding area of Cassano Magnago. Villa Ottolini-Tovaglieri is a palace in the surrounding area of Cassano Magnago. The destinations therefore comprise an ancient site, a museum and two palaces.

Parks, Beaches and Natural Areas

Parco Bassetti is a park in the immediate vicinity of Cassano Magnago. Spiaggia del Sasso Cavallazzo is a beach in the wider surrounding region of Cassano Magnago, as is Spiaggia dei Caravalle. Giardini di Palazzo Estense is a garden in the wider surrounding region of Cassano Magnago. The geographical range therefore extends from the park in the immediate vicinity to the beaches and garden in the wider surrounding region.

Parco Rile Tenore Olona (RTO) lies in an area with springs, small streams and coppice woodlands. The landscape also caters to the interests of walking and cycling.

More Travel Destinations

For your further travel planning in Italy: Bregano, Brunello, Germignaga, Cocquio-Trevisago, Vizzola Ticino, Barasso, Pino Sulla Sponda Del Lago Maggiore, Agra.

For the higher-level travel overview: Varese.