Peschiera Borromeo

Peschiera Borromeo
Comune
Città di Peschiera Borromeo

The castle.
Peschiera Borromeo

Location of Peschiera Borromeo in Italy

Coordinates: 45°26′N 9°19′E / 45.433°N 9.317°E / 45.433; 9.317
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province / Metropolitan city Milan (MI)
Frazioni Bellaria, Bellingera, Bettola, Canzo, Foramagno, Linate, Mezzate, Mirazzano, San Bovio, Zeloforamagno
Government
 • Mayor Caterina Molinari
Area
 • Total 23.5 km2 (9.1 sq mi)
Elevation 107 m (351 ft)
Population (28 April 2015)[1]
 • Total 23,171
 • Density 990/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Peschieresi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 20068
Dialing code 02
Website Official website
The castle of the House of Borromeo

Peschiera Borromeo (Italian pronunciation: [peˈskjɛːra borroˈmɛːo]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 12 kilometres (7 mi) southeast of Milan. It received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on August 6, 1988.

Peschiera Borromeo borders the following municipalities: Milan, Pioltello, Segrate, Rodano, Pantigliate, San Donato Milanese, Mediglia.

History

The land was owned by the House of Borromeo of San Miniato in the 14th century and possibly earlier. Peschiera Borromeo's main attraction is the Borromeo Castle, built in 1437 by Vitaliano Borromeo. The Borromei were, during the later years of the Ambrosian Republic, pro-Francesco Sforza, and housed him in the castle while he besieged Milan in 1450. In 1461 Sforza, now the Duke of Milan, made Filippo Borromeo the Conte di Peschiera.

Peschiera was made a comune in 1863, and, partly distinguish it from Peschiera del Garda and partially to honor the Borromeo Family, it was given the full name Peschiera Borromeo.[2]

References

  1. ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. ↑ Comune di Peschiera Borromeo (Under Il Castello at lower right)
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