Treviglio
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| Comune di Treviglio | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Bergamo (BG) |
| Mayor | Ariella Borghi (since June 12, 2006) |
| Elevation | 125 m |
| Area | 31 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of December 31, 2003) | 27,162 |
| - Density | 830/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Trevigliesi |
| Dialing code | 0363 |
| Postal code | 24047 |
| Frazioni | Geromina, Castel Cerreto, Battaglie, Pezzoli |
| Patron | Saint Martin |
| - Day | February 29 |
| Website: www.comune.trevilgio.bg.it | |
Treviglio is a town in the province of Bergamo, in Lombardy, Italy. Lying south of the capital city, in the lower territory marked by the Adda and the Serio rivers.
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[edit] History
Treviglio was created in the High Middle Ages unifying three pre-existing settlements: Cusarola, Pisignano and Portoli. These were of Celtic, Roman and Lombard origin, respectively. Around the year 1000 Treviglio housed the inhabitants of Oriano, a commune near Brescia, who had been destroyed in the course of the struggle between Arduin of Ivrea and Henry II for the Imperial crown.
From 1225 Treviglio was a free commune whose statutes, dating from 1392, are currently housed in the City's Museum. The government was held by 60 consuls, twenty for each of the originary ethnic groups, who remained in charge for six months. These law stated also that no noble could be allowed to live within the city walls.
In 1395 Treviglio gained an autonomy status from the Empire, which it held until 1789 as "Separate Land of the Duchy of Milan" apart several brief Venetian (1431-1433, 1448-1453, 1499-1509) occupations. In the course of the last invasion, in 1509, the city was burnt out by the leaving Venetian troops. The French king Louis XII witnessed the event and vindicated it in the subsequent Battle of Agnadello.
Entered in the Kingdom of Italy in 1860, Treviglio is today the second most important city of the province of Bergamo.
Benito Mussolini married Rachele Guidi in Treviglio, with civil rite, on December 17, 1915, after the future duce had been recovered in the city in the local hospital. The two had already a daughter, Edda.
[edit] Transport
Treviglio has two railways stations. One is on the Milan-Venice line, the other on the Milan-Bergamo. It can be reached by car with State Roads N. 11 (Milano-Brescia) and N. 42 (from Bergamo, to Lodi and Crema)
[edit] Economy
Agriculture and trade were prominent in the economy of Treviglio well into the 20th century, with a flourishing craftmanship producing furniture and silk. Industry is now developed in the mechanics, electrics and chemical sectors. In particular, there are a cycle plant, some heavy chemical plants and a big tractor plant, owned by Same s.p.a. In last years, a shopping center and a multiplex theatre have been built.
[edit] Sport
On May 29, 1995, stage sixteen of the Giro d'Italia concluded at Treviglio; the stage was won by Giuseppe Citterio.
