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'Legnano' is a city in northern Italy, northwest of Milan, with a population of roughly 56,000.
| Contents |
| History |
| Main sights |
| Famous people |
| Sports |
| Trivia |
| External links |
History
It was scene of defeat of Emperor Frederick I by the Lombard League in 1176. ''See Battle of Legnano''.
Main sights
★ The Basilica of 'San Magno' (early 16th century). The interior, on the Greek cross plan, contains an altar by Bernardino Luini which it is said to have been begun by Bramante.
★ The monument to Alberto da Giussano in the Piazza Monumento (1900)
Famous people
The fashion designer Gianfranco Ferrè was born in Legnano
Sports
| Club | Sport | Founded | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.C. Legnano | Soccer | 1913 | Serie C1/A |
| Legnano Basket | Basketball | 1966 | Serie B2 |
| Frogs Legnano | American Football | 1977 | Serie A2 |
| Atletica Legnano | Track & Field | ? | FIDAL |
Trivia
Together with Rome, Legnano is the only other city mentioned in the Italian national anthem by Goffredo Mameli.
External links
★ Mapquest - Legnano
★ Comune di Legnano Home page
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Legnano Companies
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